How to Pronounce Monopolize

To pronounce "monopolize", say MON-op-ol-iz-e — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

10

Letters

MON-op-ol-iz-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “monopolize”

"monopolize" has 5 syllables: mon-op-ol-iz-e. It rhymes with scrutinize and surmise, if that helps it stick.

What does monopolize mean?

verb

  1. To have a monopoly on something
  2. To dominate or to get total control of something by excluding everyone else

    “Teachers try not to let any one student monopolize a class discussion.”

Synonyms

cornerdominatehogtake over

Words that rhyme with monopolize

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scrutinizesurmiseaggrandizeemphasizerecognizeactualizeanalyzereprisecompriselikewisedemiserise

Related words

monopoliseoccupydominatehogoligopolizecommandhegemonizeoversit

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "monopolize"?▾

"Monopolize" has 5 syllables: mon · op · ol · iz · e.

What does "monopolize" mean?▾

Monopolize: To have a monopoly on something

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