How to Pronounce Megalopolitan

To pronounce "megalopolitan", say MEG-al-op-ol-it-an — 6 syllables, IPA /ˈmɛɡ.ə.ləˌpɒl.ɪ.tən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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6

Syllables

13

Letters

/ˈmɛɡ.ə.ləˌpɒl.ɪ.tən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “megalopolitan”

"megalopolitan" has 6 syllables: meg-al-op-ol-it-an.

What does megalopolitan mean?

noun

  1. An inhabitant or a resident of a megalopolis.

adjective

  1. Of, or relating to a megalopolis

Related words

metropolitanurbanitenicopolitanmariupolitanmagnesiancitizenmessenianmetzian

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "megalopolitan"?▾

"Megalopolitan" has 6 syllables: meg · al · op · ol · it · an.

What is the IPA transcription of "megalopolitan"?▾

The IPA transcription of "megalopolitan" is /ˈmɛɡ.ə.ləˌpɒl.ɪ.tən/.

What does "megalopolitan" mean?▾

Megalopolitan: An inhabitant or a resident of a megalopolis.

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