How to pronounce polycule
Say it like POL-ee-kyool. Polycule has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POL).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈpɑlikjul/POL-ee-kyool
UK British/ˈpɒlɪkjuːl/POL-ih-kyool
- POL
- ee
- kyool
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polycule 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.
- kyoolKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of polycule
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POL-ih-kyool.
What does polycule mean?
noun
- A polyamorous group of individuals connected by their overlapping romantic, sexual, or platonic relationships.“Our polycule doubled in size when my spouse started seeing Boris, whose husband has six other partners.”
Where does polycule come from?
Blend of polyamory + molecule.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying polycule
How do you pronounce polycule?
Say POL-ee-kyool. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑlikjul/. In British English it is /ˈpɒlɪkjuːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polycule?
Polycule has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POL). Broken into parts: POL · ee · kyool.
Is polycule 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 /ˈpɒlɪkjuːl/ (POL-ih-kyool).