How to pronounce polyaxial
Say it like pah-lih-AK-see-ul. Polyaxial has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AK).
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- pah
- lih
- AK
- see
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polyaxial 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.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- AKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of polyaxial
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: pol-ee-AK-see-ul.
What does polyaxial mean?
- Having more than one axis.
- Axial about more than one axis.
Where does polyaxial come from?
From poly- + axial.
Questions about saying polyaxial
How do you pronounce polyaxial?
Say pah-lih-AK-see-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɑlɪˈæksiəl/. In British English it is /ˌpɒliˈæksiəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polyaxial?
Polyaxial has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AK). Broken into parts: pah · lih · AK · see · ul.
Is polyaxial 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 /ˌpɒliˈæksiəl/ (pol-ee-AK-see-ul).