How to pronounce polyadenous
Say it like pah-lee-AD-ih-nus. Polyadenous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AD).
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- pah
- lee
- AD
- ih
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polyadenous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of polyadenous
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: pol-ee-AD-ih-nus.
What does polyadenous mean?
- Having many glands.
Where does polyadenous come from?
Borrowed from New Latin polyadenus.
Questions about saying polyadenous
How do you pronounce polyadenous?
Say pah-lee-AD-ih-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɑliˈædɪnəs/. In British English it is /ˌpɒliˈædɪnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polyadenous?
Polyadenous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AD). Broken into parts: pah · lee · AD · ih · nus.
Is polyadenous 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 /ˌpɒliˈædɪnəs/ (pol-ee-AD-ih-nus).