How to pronounce polygamy
Say it like puh-LIG-uh-mee. Polygamy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIG).
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- puh
- LIG
- uh
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polygamy 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.
- meeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of polygamy
American and British speakers say polygamy in essentially the same way: /pəˈlɪɡəˌmi/ in the US and /pəˈlɪɡəˌmiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: puh-LIG-uh-mee.
What does polygamy mean?
- The condition of having more than one spouse or marriage partner at one time.“Are there countries where polygamy is legal for both men and women?”
- Synonym of polygyny (“marriage of a man to more than one wife, the practice of having several wives at the same time”).“Though Islam allows polygamy, it is frowned upon in many contemporary Muslim societies.”
- The state or habit of having more than one sexual mate.“An insect queen actually practices polygamy only one day, while for an alpha-male defending his harem is the very essence of both his status and polygamy.”
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Words that rhyme with polygamy
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Questions about saying polygamy
How do you pronounce polygamy?
Say puh-LIG-uh-mee. The American pronunciation is /pəˈlɪɡəˌmi/. In British English it is /pəˈlɪɡəˌmiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polygamy?
Polygamy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIG). Broken into parts: puh · LIG · uh · mee.
Do Americans and Brits say polygamy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pəˈlɪɡəˌmi/ and the British form is /pəˈlɪɡəˌmiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.