How to pronounce polychoron
Say it like pol-ee-KOH-ron. Polychoron has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOH).
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- pol
- ee
- KOH
- ron
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polychoron pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- polGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ronKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of polychoron
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: pol-ih-KAW-ron.
What does polychoron mean?
- A four-dimensional polytope.
Questions about saying polychoron
How do you pronounce polychoron?
Say pol-ee-KOH-ron. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɑliˈkoʊrɑn/. In British English it is /ˌpɒlɪˈkɔːrɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polychoron?
Polychoron has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOH). Broken into parts: pol · ee · KOH · ron.
Is polychoron 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 /ˌpɒlɪˈkɔːrɒn/ (pol-ih-KAW-ron).