How to pronounce ecumenopolises
Say it like ek-yoo-meh-NOP-ol-ih-siz. Ecumenopolises has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NOP).
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- ek
- yoo
- meh
- NOP
- ol
- ih
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ecumenopolises pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- mehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- NOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- olKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ecumenopolises
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ek-yoo-meh-NOP-ol-ih-siz.
What does ecumenopolises mean?
- plural of ecumenopolis
Questions about saying ecumenopolises
How do you pronounce ecumenopolises?
Say ek-yoo-meh-NOP-ol-ih-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛkjumɛˈnɑpɑlɪsɪz/. In British English it is /ˌɛkjuːmɛˈnɒpɒlɪsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ecumenopolises?
Ecumenopolises has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NOP). Broken into parts: ek · yoo · meh · NOP · ol · ih · siz.
Is ecumenopolises pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌɛkjuːmɛˈnɒpɒlɪsɪz/ (ek-yoo-meh-NOP-ol-ih-siz).