How to pronounce polyandrous
Say it like pah-lee-AN-drus. Polyandrous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AN).
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US American/ˌpɑˌliˈændrəs/pah-lee-AN-drus
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- pah
- lee
- AN
- drus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polyandrous 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.
- ANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- drusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does polyandrous mean?
adjective
- Of or pertaining to polyandry; engaging in polyandry.
- Belonging to the class Polyandria; having many stamens inserted in the receptacle.
Where does polyandrous come from?
From poly- + -androus.
Questions about saying polyandrous
How do you pronounce polyandrous?
Say pah-lee-AN-drus. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɑˌliˈændrəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polyandrous?
Polyandrous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AN). Broken into parts: pah · lee · AN · drus.