How to pronounce monopolized
Say it like muh-NOP-uh-lyzd. Monopolized has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOP).
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- muh
- NOP
- uh
- lyzd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monopolized 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.
- lyzdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of monopolized
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: muh-NOP-uh-lyzd.
What does monopolized mean?
- simple past and past participle of monopolize How to pronounce monopolize
Questions about saying monopolized
How do you pronounce monopolized?
Say muh-NOP-uh-lyzd. The American pronunciation is /məˈnɑpəˌlaɪzd/. In British English it is /məˈnɒpəˌlaɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monopolized?
Monopolized has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOP). Broken into parts: muh · NOP · uh · lyzd.
Is monopolized 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 /məˈnɒpəˌlaɪzd/ (muh-NOP-uh-lyzd).