How to pronounce monopolization
Say it like muh-nah-puh-ly-ZAY-shun. Monopolization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY).
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- muh
- nah
- puh
- ly
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monopolization 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.
- nahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ZAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of monopolization
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: muh-nop-uh-ly-ZAY-shun.
What does monopolization mean?
- The act of monopolizing or the state of being monopolized.
Where does monopolization come from?
From monopolize + -ation.
Words that rhyme with monopolization
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Questions about saying monopolization
How do you pronounce monopolization?
Say muh-nah-puh-ly-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /məˌnɑpəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /məˌnɒpəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monopolization?
Monopolization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: muh · nah · puh · ly · ZAY · shun.
Is monopolization 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 /məˌnɒpəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ (muh-nop-uh-ly-ZAY-shun).