How to pronounce polygynandry
Say it like pah-lee-jih-NAN-dree. Polygynandry has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAN).
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- pah
- lee
- jih
- NAN
- dree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polygynandry pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- jihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- dreeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of polygynandry
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: pol-ee-jih-NAN-dree.
What does polygynandry mean?
- A mating pattern involving multiple males and multiple females.
Where does polygynandry come from?
From polygyn(y) + (poly)andry.
Questions about saying polygynandry
How do you pronounce polygynandry?
Say pah-lee-jih-NAN-dree. The American pronunciation is /pɑlidʒɪˈnændri/. In British English it is /pɒlidʒɪˈnændri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polygynandry?
Polygynandry has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAN). Broken into parts: pah · lee · jih · NAN · dree.
Is polygynandry 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 /pɒlidʒɪˈnændri/ (pol-ee-jih-NAN-dree).