How to pronounce monopolizing
Say it like muh-NOP-uh-ly-zing. Monopolizing has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOP).
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- muh
- NOP
- uh
- ly
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monopolizing 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.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of monopolizing
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: muh-NOP-uh-ly-zing.
What does monopolizing mean?
- present participle and gerund of monopolize How to pronounce monopolize
Questions about saying monopolizing
How do you pronounce monopolizing?
Say muh-NOP-uh-ly-zing. The American pronunciation is /məˈnɑpəˌlaɪzɪŋ/. In British English it is /məˈnɒpəˌlaɪzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monopolizing?
Monopolizing has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOP). Broken into parts: muh · NOP · uh · ly · zing.
Is monopolizing 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 /məˈnɒpəˌlaɪzɪŋ/ (muh-NOP-uh-ly-zing).