How to pronounce polydactyly
Say it like pah-lee-DAK-tuh-lee. Polydactyly has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DAK).
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- pah
- lee
- DAK
- tuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polydactyly 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.
- DAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of polydactyly
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: pol-ih-DAK-tih-lee.
What does polydactyly mean?
- A congenital condition in which a person or animal has more than the usual number of digits (fingers or toes) on at least one of the hands or feet.
Questions about saying polydactyly
How do you pronounce polydactyly?
Say pah-lee-DAK-tuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɑliˈdæktəli/. In British English it is /ˌpɒlɪˈdæktɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polydactyly?
Polydactyly has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DAK). Broken into parts: pah · lee · DAK · tuh · lee.
Is polydactyly 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 /ˌpɒlɪˈdæktɪli/ (pol-ih-DAK-tih-lee).