How to pronounce polyamide
Say it like pah-lee-AM-eyed. Polyamide has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AM).
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- pah
- lee
- AM
- eyed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polyamide 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.
- leeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eyedGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of polyamide
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: pol-ee-AM-eyed.
What does polyamide mean?
- Any of a range of polymers containing amide (or peptide) repeat units; examples include proteins and nylon.
Where does polyamide come from?
From poly- + amide.
Questions about saying polyamide
How do you pronounce polyamide?
Say pah-lee-AM-eyed. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɑˌliˈæˌmaɪd/. In British English it is /ˌpɒˌliːˈæˌmaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polyamide?
Polyamide has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AM). Broken into parts: pah · lee · AM · eyed.
Is polyamide 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 /ˌpɒˌliːˈæˌmaɪd/ (pol-ee-AM-eyed).