How to pronounce polycrisis
Say it like POL-ee-kry-sis. Polycrisis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POL).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce polycrisis. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- POL
- ee
- kry
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polycrisis 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kryGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of polycrisis
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POL-ee-kry-sis.
What does polycrisis mean?
- A series of crises occurring at the same time.
Where does polycrisis come from?
From poly- + crisis. Attested at least since the 2010s.
Questions about saying polycrisis
How do you pronounce polycrisis?
Say POL-ee-kry-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑliˌkraɪsɪs/. In British English it is /ˈpɒliˌkraɪsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polycrisis?
Polycrisis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POL). Broken into parts: POL · ee · kry · sis.
Is polycrisis 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 /ˈpɒliˌkraɪsɪs/ (POL-ee-kry-sis).