How to pronounce polyandry
Say it like pah-lee-AN-dree. Polyandry has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AN).
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US American/ˌpɑˌliˈændri/pah-lee-AN-dree
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- pah
- lee
- AN
- dree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polyandry 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.
- dreeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does polyandry mean?
noun
- A form of polygamy where a woman is married to two or more husbands simultaneously.
- Sexual relations with multiple males, by a female or a male, human or nonhuman, within or without marriage.
- The condition of having many stamens.
Where does polyandry come from?
From poly- + -andry.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying polyandry
How do you pronounce polyandry?
Say pah-lee-AN-dree. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɑˌliˈændri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polyandry?
Polyandry has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AN). Broken into parts: pah · lee · AN · dree.