How to pronounce polychromatic
Say it like pah-lee-kruh-MAT-ik. Polychromatic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MAT).
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- pah
- lee
- kruh
- MAT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polychromatic 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of polychromatic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: pol-ee-kroh-MAT-ik.
What does polychromatic mean?
- Showing a variety, or a change, of colors; having many colors.
- Composed of more than one wavelength.
Where does polychromatic come from?
From poly- + chromatic.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with polychromatic
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Questions about saying polychromatic
How do you pronounce polychromatic?
Say pah-lee-kruh-MAT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɑlikrəˈmætɪk/. In British English it is /ˌpɒlikrəʊˈmætɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polychromatic?
Polychromatic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MAT). Broken into parts: pah · lee · kruh · MAT · ik.
Is polychromatic 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 /ˌpɒlikrəʊˈmætɪk/ (pol-ee-kroh-MAT-ik).