How to pronounce monopolies
Say it like muh-NOP-uh-leez. Monopolies has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOP).
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- muh
- NOP
- uh
- leez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monopolies 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.
- NOPSay 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.
- leezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of monopolies
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: muh-NOP-uh-leez.
What does monopolies mean?
- plural of monopoly How to pronounce monopoly
Questions about saying monopolies
How do you pronounce monopolies?
Say muh-NOP-uh-leez. The American pronunciation is /məˈnɑpəliz/. In British English it is /məˈnɒpəliz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monopolies?
Monopolies has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOP). Broken into parts: muh · NOP · uh · leez.
Is monopolies 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 /məˈnɒpəliz/ (muh-NOP-uh-leez).