How to Pronounce Oligopoly

To pronounce "oligopoly", say OL-ig-op-oly — 4 syllables, IPA /ɒlɪˈɡɒpəli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ɒlɪˈɡɒpəli/

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💡 Tip for remembering “oligopoly”

"oligopoly" has 4 syllables: ol-ig-op-oly. It rhymes with sloppily and duopoly, if that helps it stick.

What does oligopoly mean?

noun

  1. An economic condition in which a small number of sellers exert control over the market of a commodity.

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Words that rhyme with oligopoly

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sloppilyduopolydenapolimetropolimonopoly

Related words

oligopsonyduopolypolyopsonymonopsonymonopolyduopsonycartel

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "oligopoly"?▾

"Oligopoly" has 4 syllables: ol · ig · op · oly.

What is the IPA transcription of "oligopoly"?▾

The IPA transcription of "oligopoly" is /ɒlɪˈɡɒpəli/.

What does "oligopoly" mean?▾

Oligopoly: An economic condition in which a small number of sellers exert control over the market of a commodity.

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