How to pronounce megapolitan
Say it like meg-uh-PAH-lih-tun. Megapolitan has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PAH).
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- meg
- uh
- PAH
- lih
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Megapolitan 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of megapolitan
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: meg-uh-POL-ih-tun.
What does megapolitan mean?
- Of or pertaining to a megapolis (“a very large city or urban complex”).
- Synonym of megapolis.
- An inhabitant of a megapolis.
Where does megapolitan come from?
From megapolis + -itan; compare megalopolitan.
Questions about saying megapolitan
How do you pronounce megapolitan?
Say meg-uh-PAH-lih-tun. The American pronunciation is /mɛɡəˈpɑlɪtən/. In British English it is /mɛɡəˈpɒlɪtən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in megapolitan?
Megapolitan has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PAH). Broken into parts: meg · uh · PAH · lih · tun.
Is megapolitan 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 /mɛɡəˈpɒlɪtən/ (meg-uh-POL-ih-tun).