How to pronounce polycarpic
Say it like pah-lee-KAR-pik. Polycarpic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAR).
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- pah
- lee
- KAR
- pik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polycarpic 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.
- KARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- pikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of polycarpic
- 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-ee-KAH-pik.
What does polycarpic mean?
- Bearing fruit repeatedly, or year after year.“polycarpic plant”
- Having several carpels in one flower.
Where does polycarpic come from?
From poly- + -carpic.
Questions about saying polycarpic
How do you pronounce polycarpic?
Say pah-lee-KAR-pik. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɑˌliˈkɑrpɪk/. In British English it is /ˌpɒˌliːˈkɑːpɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polycarpic?
Polycarpic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAR). Broken into parts: pah · lee · KAR · pik.
Is polycarpic 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 /ˌpɒˌliːˈkɑːpɪk/ (pol-ee-KAH-pik).