How to pronounce megalopoleis
Say it like meg-a-LOP-ol-ayz. Megalopoleis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOP).
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- meg
- a
- LOP
- ol
- ayz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Megalopoleis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- megKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- aKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- LOPSay 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.
- ayzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of megalopoleis
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: meg-a-LOP-ol-ayz.
What does megalopoleis mean?
- plural of megalopolis How to pronounce megalopolis
Questions about saying megalopoleis
How do you pronounce megalopoleis?
Say meg-a-LOP-ol-ayz. The American pronunciation is /mɛɡæˈlɑpɑleɪz/. In British English it is /mɛɡæˈlɒpɒleɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in megalopoleis?
Megalopoleis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOP). Broken into parts: meg · a · LOP · ol · ayz.
Is megalopoleis 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 /mɛɡæˈlɒpɒleɪz/ (meg-a-LOP-ol-ayz).