How to pronounce megapolis
Say it like muh-GAP-uh-lis. Megapolis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAP).
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- muh
- GAP
- uh
- lis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Megapolis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of megapolis
American and British speakers say megapolis in essentially the same way: /məˈɡæpəlɪs/ in the US and /məˈɡæpəlɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-GAP-uh-lis.
What does megapolis mean?
- A very large city or urban complex; a metropolis.
Questions about saying megapolis
How do you pronounce megapolis?
Say muh-GAP-uh-lis. The American pronunciation is /məˈɡæpəlɪs/. In British English it is /məˈɡæpəlɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in megapolis?
Megapolis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAP). Broken into parts: muh · GAP · uh · lis.
Do Americans and Brits say megapolis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈɡæpəlɪs/ and the British form is /məˈɡæpəlɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.