How to pronounce quintopoly
Say it like kwin-TOP-uh-lee. Quintopoly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOP).
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- kwin
- TOP
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quintopoly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kwinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TOPSay 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 quintopoly
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kwin-TOP-uh-lee.
What does quintopoly mean?
- A market situation in which five companies exclusively provide a particular product or service.
Where does quintopoly come from?
From quint- + -opoly by analogy with monopoly and duopoly.
Words that rhyme with quintopoly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of quintopoly.
Questions about saying quintopoly
How do you pronounce quintopoly?
Say kwin-TOP-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /kwɪnˈtɑpəli/. In British English it is /kwɪnˈtɒpəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quintopoly?
Quintopoly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOP). Broken into parts: kwin · TOP · uh · lee.
Is quintopoly 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 /kwɪnˈtɒpəli/ (kwin-TOP-uh-lee).