How to pronounce megalopolis
Say it like meg-uh-LOP-uh-lus. Megalopolis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOP).
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- meg
- uh
- LOP
- uh
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Megalopolis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- megGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of megalopolis
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: meg-uh-LOP-uh-lus.
What does megalopolis mean?
- A large conurbation, where two or more large cities have sprawled outward to meet, forming something larger than a normal metropolis.“The Eastern Seaboard megalopolis extends from New Hampshire to Alexandria, VA.”
Where does megalopolis come from?
From megalo- (“great”) + -polis (“city”).
Words that rhyme with megalopolis
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Questions about saying megalopolis
How do you pronounce megalopolis?
Say meg-uh-LOP-uh-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɛɡəˈlɑpələs/. In British English it is /ˌmɛɡəˈlɒpələs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in megalopolis?
Megalopolis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOP). Broken into parts: meg · uh · LOP · uh · lus.
Is megalopolis 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 /ˌmɛɡəˈlɒpələs/ (meg-uh-LOP-uh-lus).