How to pronounce technopoly
Say it like tek-NOP-uh-lee. Technopoly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOP).
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- tek
- NOP
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Technopoly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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 technopoly
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: tek-NOP-uh-lee.
What does technopoly mean?
- The cultural state of mind that assumes technology is always positive and of value.
Where does technopoly come from?
From techno- + -poly, coined by American writer and academic Neil Postman in Technopoly: The Surrender of Culture to Technology (1992).
Words that rhyme with technopoly
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Questions about saying technopoly
How do you pronounce technopoly?
Say tek-NOP-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /tɛkˈnɑpəli/. In British English it is /tɛkˈnɒpəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in technopoly?
Technopoly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOP). Broken into parts: tek · NOP · uh · lee.
Is technopoly 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 /tɛkˈnɒpəli/ (tek-NOP-uh-lee).