How to pronounce polychrest
Say it like POL-ih-krest. Polychrest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POL).
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- POL
- ih
- krest
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polychrest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- krestKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of polychrest
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POL-ih-krest.
What does polychrest mean?
- A medicine that serves for many uses, or that cures many diseases.
Questions about saying polychrest
How do you pronounce polychrest?
Say POL-ih-krest. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑlɪkrɛst/. In British English it is /ˈpɒlɪkrɛst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polychrest?
Polychrest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POL). Broken into parts: POL · ih · krest.
Is polychrest 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 /ˈpɒlɪkrɛst/ (POL-ih-krest).