How to pronounce nekropoleis
Say it like neh-KROP-ol-ayz. Nekropoleis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KROP).
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- neh
- KROP
- ol
- ayz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nekropoleis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- KROPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- olKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ayzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of nekropoleis
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: neh-KROP-ol-ayz.
What does nekropoleis mean?
- plural of nekropolis
Questions about saying nekropoleis
How do you pronounce nekropoleis?
Say neh-KROP-ol-ayz. The American pronunciation is /nɛˈkrɑpɑleɪz/. In British English it is /nɛˈkrɒpɒleɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nekropoleis?
Nekropoleis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KROP). Broken into parts: neh · KROP · ol · ayz.
Is nekropoleis 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 /nɛˈkrɒpɒleɪz/ (neh-KROP-ol-ayz).