How to pronounce monopolist
Say it like muh-NOP-uh-lust. Monopolist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOP).
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- muh
- NOP
- uh
- lust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monopolist 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.
- lustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of monopolist
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: muh-NOP-uh-lust.
What does monopolist mean?
- One who has, or attempts to acquire, a monopoly on something.
Where does monopolist come from?
From monopoly + -ist.
Questions about saying monopolist
How do you pronounce monopolist?
Say muh-NOP-uh-lust. The American pronunciation is /məˈnɑpələst/. In British English it is /məˈnɒpələst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monopolist?
Monopolist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOP). Broken into parts: muh · NOP · uh · lust.
Is monopolist 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 /məˈnɒpələst/ (muh-NOP-uh-lust).