How to pronounce polyester
Say it like pol-ee-ES-ter. Polyester has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ES).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˌpɑˌliˈɛstɚ/pol-ee-ES-ter
UK British/ˌpɒliːˈɛstə/pol-ee-ES-tuh
- pol
- ee
- ES
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polyester pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- polGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of polyester
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: pol-ee-ES-tuh.
What does polyester mean?
noun
- Any polymer whose monomers are linked together by ester bonds
- A material or fabric made from polyester polymer
- Of, or consisting of polyesters.
Where does polyester come from?
From poly- + ester.
Words that rhyme with polyester
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of polyester.
Questions about saying polyester
How do you pronounce polyester?
Say pol-ee-ES-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɑˌliˈɛstɚ/. In British English it is /ˌpɒliːˈɛstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polyester?
Polyester has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ES). Broken into parts: pol · ee · ES · ter.
Is polyester pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌpɒliːˈɛstə/ (pol-ee-ES-tuh).