How to pronounce pollyannish
Say it like pol-ee-AN-ish. Pollyannish has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AN).
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- pol
- ee
- AN
- ish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pollyannish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- polGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pollyannish
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: pol-ee-AN-ish.
What does pollyannish mean?
- Alternative form of Pollyannish.
Words that rhyme with pollyannish
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pollyannish.
Questions about saying pollyannish
How do you pronounce pollyannish?
Say pol-ee-AN-ish. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɑliˈænɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˌpɒliˈænɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pollyannish?
Pollyannish has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AN). Broken into parts: pol · ee · AN · ish.
Is pollyannish pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌpɒliˈænɪʃ/ (pol-ee-AN-ish).