How to pronounce monopsony
Say it like muh-NOP-suh-nee. Monopsony has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOP).
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- muh
- NOP
- suh
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monopsony 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.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of monopsony
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: muh-NOP-suh-nee.
What does monopsony mean?
- A market situation in which there is only one buyer for a product.
- A buyer with disproportionate power.
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Questions about saying monopsony
How do you pronounce monopsony?
Say muh-NOP-suh-nee. The American pronunciation is /məˈnɑpsəni/. In British English it is /məˈnɒpsəni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monopsony?
Monopsony has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOP). Broken into parts: muh · NOP · suh · nee.
Is monopsony 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 /məˈnɒpsəni/ (muh-NOP-suh-nee).