How to pronounce monopolizes
Say it like muh-NOP-uh-ly-ziz. Monopolizes has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOP).
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- muh
- NOP
- uh
- ly
- ziz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monopolizes 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.
- lyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of monopolizes
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: muh-NOP-uh-ly-ziz.
What does monopolizes mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of monopolize How to pronounce monopolize
Questions about saying monopolizes
How do you pronounce monopolizes?
Say muh-NOP-uh-ly-ziz. The American pronunciation is /məˈnɑpəˌlaɪzɪz/. In British English it is /məˈnɒpəˌlaɪzɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monopolizes?
Monopolizes has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOP). Broken into parts: muh · NOP · uh · ly · ziz.
Is monopolizes 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 /məˈnɒpəˌlaɪzɪz/ (muh-NOP-uh-ly-ziz).