How to pronounce polyarticular
Say it like PAH-lee-ar-tik-yuh-ler. Polyarticular has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAH).
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- PAH
- lee
- ar
- tik
- yuh
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polyarticular pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- arKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tikGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of polyarticular
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POL-ih-ah-tik-yuu-luh.
What does polyarticular mean?
- Having, or affecting multiple joints
Where does polyarticular come from?
From poly- + articular.
Questions about saying polyarticular
How do you pronounce polyarticular?
Say PAH-lee-ar-tik-yuh-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑliɑrˌtɪkjələr/. In British English it is /ˈpɒlɪɑːˌtɪkjʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polyarticular?
Polyarticular has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAH). Broken into parts: PAH · lee · ar · tik · yuh · ler.
Is polyarticular pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpɒlɪɑːˌtɪkjʊlə/ (POL-ih-ah-tik-yuu-luh).