How to pronounce polyglot
Say it like POL-ih-glot. Polyglot has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POL).
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- POL
- ih
- glot
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polyglot 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- glotGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of polyglot
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POL-ih-glot.
What does polyglot mean?
- A publication in several languages; specifically, a book (especially a bible) containing several versions of the same subject matter or text in several languages.
- One who has mastered (especially when able to speak) several languages.
- A mixture of languages or nomenclatures.
- Of a person: speaking, or versed in, many languages; multilingual.
- Containing, or made up of, several languages; specifically, of a book (especially a bible): having text translated into several languages.“a polyglot bible a polyglot lexicon”
- Comprising various (native) linguistic groups; multilingual.“A polyglot region without a clearly dominant culture may develop an artificial lingua franca, such as Pidgin English in the South Sea.”
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Questions about saying polyglot
How do you pronounce polyglot?
Say POL-ih-glot. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑlɪˌɡlɑt/. In British English it is /ˈpɒlɪɡlɒt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polyglot?
Polyglot has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POL). Broken into parts: POL · ih · glot.
Is polyglot 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 /ˈpɒlɪɡlɒt/ (POL-ih-glot).