How to Pronounce "monopoly"
word
muh-NAH-puh-lee
muh-NO-puh-lee
Definition
A monopoly is a situation where one company or group controls all or nearly all of the business or supply of a product or service, so there is little or no competition.
IPA Transcription
American English
/məˈnɑpəɫi/
British English
/mənˈɒpəli/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
muh-NAH-puh-lee
UK
muh-NO-puh-lee
Listen in Context
The company has a monopoly on electricity in the region.
A monopoly makes it hard for new businesses to compete.
Governments sometimes break up a monopoly to protect consumers.
Tech giants are often accused of trying to build a monopoly online.