How to pronounce polyamory
Say it like pah-lee-YAM-uh-ree. Polyamory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (YAM).
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- pah
- lee
- YAM
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polyamory 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.
- YAMSay 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.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of polyamory
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: pol-ih-AM-uh-ree.
What does polyamory mean?
- Any of various practices involving romantic or sexual relationships with multiple partners with the knowledge and consent of all involved.
Where does polyamory come from?
From poly- + Latin amor + English -y.
Words that rhyme with polyamory
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Questions about saying polyamory
How do you pronounce polyamory?
Say pah-lee-YAM-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɑliˈjæməri/. In British English it is /ˌpɒlɪˈæməri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polyamory?
Polyamory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (YAM). Broken into parts: pah · lee · YAM · uh · ree.
Is polyamory 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 /ˌpɒlɪˈæməri/ (pol-ih-AM-uh-ree).