How to pronounce monopolistic
Say it like muh-nop-uh-LIS-tik. Monopolistic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LIS).
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- muh
- nop
- uh
- LIS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monopolistic 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.
- nopGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of monopolistic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: muh-nop-uh-LIS-tik.
What does monopolistic mean?
- Acting in the manner of a monopoly.“The antitrust laws try to prevent monopolistic behavior.”
Where does monopolistic come from?
From monopoly + -istic.
Words that rhyme with monopolistic
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Questions about saying monopolistic
How do you pronounce monopolistic?
Say muh-nop-uh-LIS-tik. The American pronunciation is /məˌnɑpəˈlɪstɪk/. In British English it is /məˌnɒpəˈlɪstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monopolistic?
Monopolistic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LIS). Broken into parts: muh · nop · uh · LIS · tik.
Is monopolistic 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 /məˌnɒpəˈlɪstɪk/ (muh-nop-uh-LIS-tik).