How to pronounce polygram
Say it like PAH-lee-gram. Polygram has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAH).
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- PAH
- lee
- gram
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polygram pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- leeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- gramGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of polygram
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POL-ee-gram.
What does polygram mean?
- A figure consisting of many lines.
Where does polygram come from?
From poly- + -gram.
Questions about saying polygram
How do you pronounce polygram?
Say PAH-lee-gram. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑˌliˌɡræm/. In British English it is /ˈpɒˌliːˌɡræm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polygram?
Polygram has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAH). Broken into parts: PAH · lee · gram.
Is polygram 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 /ˈpɒˌliːˌɡræm/ (POL-ee-gram).