How to pronounce polygyny
Say it like puh-LIJ-uh-nee. Polygyny has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIJ).
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- puh
- LIJ
- uh
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polygyny 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.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of polygyny
American and British speakers say polygyny in essentially the same way: /pəˈlɪdʒəni/ in the US and /pəˈlɪdʒəni/ in the UK.
British respelling: puh-LIJ-uh-nee.
What does polygyny mean?
- The state or practice of a man having more than one wife at a time; plurality of wives; marriage between one man and multiple wives.
- The condition of an ant colony that has multiple egg-laying queens.
- Synonym of polygamy.
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Questions about saying polygyny
How do you pronounce polygyny?
Say puh-LIJ-uh-nee. The American pronunciation is /pəˈlɪdʒəni/. In British English it is /pəˈlɪdʒəni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polygyny?
Polygyny has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIJ). Broken into parts: puh · LIJ · uh · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say polygyny the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pəˈlɪdʒəni/ and the British form is /pəˈlɪdʒəni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.