How to pronounce polyamorous
Say it like pah-lee-AM-uh-rus. Polyamorous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AM).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˌpɑliˈæmərəs/pah-lee-AM-uh-rus
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- pah
- lee
- AM
- uh
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polyamorous 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.
- AMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does polyamorous mean?
adjective
- Having relationships with multiple partners, with the knowledge and consent of all involved; engaging in polyamory.
- Open to having such relationships, regardless of one's experience or current practices.
Where does polyamorous come from?
From a 1990 article by Morning Glory Zell-Ravenheart, A Bouquet of Lovers, formed poly- + amorous or polyamory + -ous.
Words that rhyme with polyamorous
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of polyamorous.
Questions about saying polyamorous
How do you pronounce polyamorous?
Say pah-lee-AM-uh-rus. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɑliˈæmərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polyamorous?
Polyamorous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AM). Broken into parts: pah · lee · AM · uh · rus.