How to pronounce monopoly
Say it like muh-NOP-uh-lee. Monopoly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOP).
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- muh
- NOP
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monopoly 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of monopoly
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: muh-NOP-uh-lee.
What does monopoly mean?
- (economics) a market in which there are many buyers but only one seller“a monopoly on silver”“when you have a monopoly you can ask any price you like”
- exclusive control or possession of something“They have no monopoly on intelligence”
- a board game in which players try to gain a monopoly on real estate as pieces advance around the board according to the throw of a die
Words that rhyme with monopoly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of monopoly.
Questions about saying monopoly
How do you pronounce monopoly?
Say muh-NOP-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /məˈnɑpəli/. In British English it is /məˈnɒpəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monopoly?
Monopoly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOP). Broken into parts: muh · NOP · uh · lee.
Is monopoly 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 /məˈnɒpəli/ (muh-NOP-uh-lee).