How to pronounce poly
Say it like POL-ee. Poly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POL).
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- POL
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Poly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of poly
American and British speakers say poly in essentially the same way: /ˈpɑli/ in the US and /ˈpəʊli/ in the UK.
British respelling: POH-lee.
What does poly mean?
- A polytechnic.
- Polyethylene (polythene).
- Polyurethane.
- Polyamorous.
- To polymorph; to transform by magic.
Where does poly come from?
Shortening of various words.
Words that rhyme with poly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of poly.
Questions about saying poly
How do you pronounce poly?
Say POL-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑli/. In British English it is /ˈpəʊli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in poly?
Poly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POL). Broken into parts: POL · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say poly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɑli/ and the British form is /ˈpəʊli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.