How to pronounce polygynous
Say it like puh-LIJ-uh-nus. Polygynous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIJ).
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- puh
- LIJ
- uh
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polygynous 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of polygynous
American and British speakers say polygynous in essentially the same way: /pəˈlɪdʒənəs/ in the US and /pəˈlɪdʒənəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: puh-LIJ-uh-nus.
What does polygynous mean?
- Having many styles; belonging to the order Polygynia.
- Having more than one female as wife or mate; practicing polygyny.
Where does polygynous come from?
From polygyny + -ous.
Words that rhyme with polygynous
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of polygynous.
Questions about saying polygynous
How do you pronounce polygynous?
Say puh-LIJ-uh-nus. The American pronunciation is /pəˈlɪdʒənəs/. In British English it is /pəˈlɪdʒənəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polygynous?
Polygynous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIJ). Broken into parts: puh · LIJ · uh · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say polygynous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pəˈlɪdʒənəs/ and the British form is /pəˈlɪdʒənəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.