How to pronounce polyesters
Say it like POL-ee-es-terz. Polyesters has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POL).
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- POL
- ee
- es
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polyesters 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.
- eeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- esGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of polyesters
- 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-tuz.
What does polyesters mean?
- plural of polyester How to pronounce polyester
Questions about saying polyesters
How do you pronounce polyesters?
Say POL-ee-es-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑˌliˌɛstɚz/. In British English it is /ˈpɒˌliːˌɛstəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polyesters?
Polyesters has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POL). Broken into parts: POL · ee · es · terz.
Is polyesters 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 /ˈpɒˌliːˌɛstəz/ (POL-ee-es-tuz).