How to pronounce megapolises
Say it like meh-GAP-ol-ih-siz. Megapolises has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAP).
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- meh
- GAP
- ol
- ih
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Megapolises pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- GAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- 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 megapolises
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: meh-GAP-ol-ih-siz.
What does megapolises mean?
- plural of megapolis How to pronounce megapolis
Questions about saying megapolises
How do you pronounce megapolises?
Say meh-GAP-ol-ih-siz. The American pronunciation is /mɛˈɡæpɑlɪsɪz/. In British English it is /mɛˈɡæpɒlɪsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in megapolises?
Megapolises has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAP). Broken into parts: meh · GAP · ol · ih · siz.
Is megapolises 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 /mɛˈɡæpɒlɪsɪz/ (meh-GAP-ol-ih-siz).