How to pronounce monopoles
Say it like MON-uh-pohlz. Monopoles has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON).
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- MON
- uh
- pohlz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monopoles pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MONSay 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.
- pohlzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of monopoles
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MON-uh-pohlz.
What does monopoles mean?
- plural of monopole How to pronounce monopole
Questions about saying monopoles
How do you pronounce monopoles?
Say MON-uh-pohlz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑnəˌpoʊlz/. In British English it is /ˈmɒnəˌpəʊlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monopoles?
Monopoles has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON). Broken into parts: MON · uh · pohlz.
Is monopoles 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 /ˈmɒnəˌpəʊlz/ (MON-uh-pohlz).