How to Pronounce Monopsony

To pronounce "monopsony", say MON-ops-ony — 3 syllables, IPA /məˈnɑpsəni/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/məˈnɑpsəni/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “monopsony”

"monopsony" has 3 syllables: mon-ops-ony.

What does monopsony mean?

noun

  1. A market situation in which there is only one buyer for a product.
  2. A buyer with disproportionate power.

Antonyms

monopoly

Related words

polyopsonyoligopsonyduopsonyoligopolyduopolymonopoly

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "monopsony"?▾

"Monopsony" has 3 syllables: mon · ops · ony.

What is the IPA transcription of "monopsony"?▾

The IPA transcription of "monopsony" is /məˈnɑpsəni/.

What does "monopsony" mean?▾

Monopsony: A market situation in which there is only one buyer for a product.

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