How to pronounce nekropolises
Say it like neh-KROP-ol-ih-siz. Nekropolises has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KROP).
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- neh
- KROP
- ol
- ih
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nekropolises 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of nekropolises
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: neh-KROP-ol-ih-siz.
What does nekropolises mean?
- plural of nekropolis
Questions about saying nekropolises
How do you pronounce nekropolises?
Say neh-KROP-ol-ih-siz. The American pronunciation is /nɛˈkrɑpɑlɪsɪz/. In British English it is /nɛˈkrɒpɒlɪsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nekropolises?
Nekropolises has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KROP). Broken into parts: neh · KROP · ol · ih · siz.
Is nekropolises 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 /nɛˈkrɒpɒlɪsɪz/ (neh-KROP-ol-ih-siz).