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