How to pronounce polydystrophy
Say it like pol-ee-DIS-truh-fee. Polydystrophy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DIS).
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- pol
- ee
- DIS
- truh
- fee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polydystrophy 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.
- DISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- feeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of polydystrophy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: pol-ee-DIS-truh-fee.
What does polydystrophy mean?
- Dystrophy comprising multiple types (multiple dystrophies), as for example in pseudo-Hurler polydystrophy.
Where does polydystrophy come from?
From poly- + dystrophy or poly- + dys- + -trophy.
Questions about saying polydystrophy
How do you pronounce polydystrophy?
Say pol-ee-DIS-truh-fee. The American pronunciation is /pɑliˈdɪstrəfi/. In British English it is /pɒliˈdɪstrəfi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polydystrophy?
Polydystrophy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DIS). Broken into parts: pol · ee · DIS · truh · fee.
Is polydystrophy 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 /pɒliˈdɪstrəfi/ (pol-ee-DIS-truh-fee).