monopolise

/məˈnɒpəlaɪz/

Syllables mo·nop·o·lise

Stress mo-nop-o-LISE

Phonics Breakdown

mo

/mə/

schwa

no

/nɒ/

short o

po

/pə/

schwa

lise

/laɪz/

long i (i_e)

Meaning

to have complete control over something, especially a market or supply

Sound Reference

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mo=/mə/(moment) + no=/nɒ/(not) + po=/pə/(support) + lise=/laɪz/(rise)

Example

The company tried to monopolise the local market.