How to pronounce polygraphs
Say it like PAH-lee-grafs. Polygraphs has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAH).
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US American/ˈpɑˌliˌɡræfs/PAH-lee-grafs
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- PAH
- lee
- grafs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polygraphs 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.
- grafsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
What does polygraphs mean?
noun
- plural of polygraph How to pronounce polygraph
- third-person singular simple present indicative of polygraph How to pronounce polygraph
Questions about saying polygraphs
How do you pronounce polygraphs?
Say PAH-lee-grafs. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑˌliˌɡræfs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polygraphs?
Polygraphs has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAH). Broken into parts: PAH · lee · grafs.