How to pronounce monopolize
Say it like muh-NOP-uh-lyze. Monopolize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOP).
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- muh
- NOP
- uh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monopolize 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.
- lyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of monopolize
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: muh-NOP-uh-lyze.
What does monopolize mean?
- To have a monopoly on something.
- To dominate or to get total control of something by excluding everyone else.“Teachers try not to let any one student monopolize a class discussion.”
Where does monopolize come from?
From monopoly + -ize.
Questions about saying monopolize
How do you pronounce monopolize?
Say muh-NOP-uh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /məˈnɑpəˌlaɪz/. In British English it is /məˈnɒpəˌlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monopolize?
Monopolize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOP). Broken into parts: muh · NOP · uh · lyze.
Is monopolize 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 /məˈnɒpəˌlaɪz/ (muh-NOP-uh-lyze).