How to pronounce poliorcetics
Say it like poh-lee-or-SET-iks. Poliorcetics has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SET).
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- poh
- lee
- or
- SET
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Poliorcetics pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- orGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- SETSay 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 poliorcetics
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: poh-lih-aw-SET-iks.
What does poliorcetics mean?
- The art of siege warfare, namely, that of conducting or resisting a siege.
Words that rhyme with poliorcetics
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of poliorcetics.
Questions about saying poliorcetics
How do you pronounce poliorcetics?
Say poh-lee-or-SET-iks. The American pronunciation is /ˌpoʊliˌɔrˈsɛtɪks/. In British English it is /ˌpəʊlɪɔːˈsɛtɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in poliorcetics?
Poliorcetics has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SET). Broken into parts: poh · lee · or · SET · iks.
Is poliorcetics pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌpəʊlɪɔːˈsɛtɪks/ (poh-lih-aw-SET-iks).