How to pronounce polycystic
Say it like pol-ee-SIS-tik. Polycystic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIS).
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- pol
- ee
- SIS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polycystic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- polKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- SISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of polycystic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: pol-ih-SIS-tik.
What does polycystic mean?
- Having many cysts.
Where does polycystic come from?
From poly- + cystic.
Words that rhyme with polycystic
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Questions about saying polycystic
How do you pronounce polycystic?
Say pol-ee-SIS-tik. The American pronunciation is /pɑliˈsɪstɪk/. In British English it is /ˌpɒlɪˈsɪstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polycystic?
Polycystic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIS). Broken into parts: pol · ee · SIS · tik.
Is polycystic 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 /ˌpɒlɪˈsɪstɪk/ (pol-ih-SIS-tik).