How to pronounce polygamous
Say it like puh-LIG-uh-mus. Polygamous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIG).
- puh
- LIG
- uh
- mus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polygamous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- musKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of polygamous
American and British speakers say polygamous in essentially the same way: /pəˈlɪɡəməs/ in the US and /pəˈlɪɡəməs/ in the UK.
British respelling: puh-LIG-uh-mus.
What does polygamous mean?
- Of, relating to, or practicing polygamy.“That Mormon community no longer practises polygamous relationships.”
- Exhibiting polygamy.
Where does polygamous come from?
From poly- + -gamous.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- heteroicous
- polyoicous
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying polygamous
How do you pronounce polygamous?
Say puh-LIG-uh-mus. The American pronunciation is /pəˈlɪɡəməs/. In British English it is /pəˈlɪɡəməs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polygamous?
Polygamous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIG). Broken into parts: puh · LIG · uh · mus.
Do Americans and Brits say polygamous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pəˈlɪɡəməs/ and the British form is /pəˈlɪɡəməs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.