How to pronounce polemics
Say it like poh-LEM-iks. Polemics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEM).
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- poh
- LEM
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polemics pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- LEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of polemics
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: poh-LEM-iks.
What does polemics mean?
- plural of polemic How to pronounce polemic
- The art or practice of making arguments or controversies.
- The refutation of errors in theological doctrine.
Questions about saying polemics
How do you pronounce polemics?
Say poh-LEM-iks. The American pronunciation is /poʊˈlɛmɪks/. In British English it is /pəʊˈlɛmɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polemics?
Polemics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEM). Broken into parts: poh · LEM · iks.
Is polemics pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /pəʊˈlɛmɪks/ (poh-LEM-iks).