How to pronounce polygynist
Say it like puh-LIJ-ih-nist. Polygynist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIJ).
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- puh
- LIJ
- ih
- nist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polygynist 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.
- LIJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of polygynist
American and British speakers say polygynist in essentially the same way: /pəˈlɪdʒɪnɪst/ in the US and /pəˈlɪdʒɪnɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: puh-LIJ-ih-nist.
What does polygynist mean?
- One who practices or advocates polygyny
Where does polygynist come from?
From polygyny + -ist.
Questions about saying polygynist
How do you pronounce polygynist?
Say puh-LIJ-ih-nist. The American pronunciation is /pəˈlɪdʒɪnɪst/. In British English it is /pəˈlɪdʒɪnɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polygynist?
Polygynist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIJ). Broken into parts: puh · LIJ · ih · nist.
Do Americans and Brits say polygynist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pəˈlɪdʒɪnɪst/ and the British form is /pəˈlɪdʒɪnɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.