How to pronounce polyhedrons
Say it like pol-ee-HEE-drunz. Polyhedrons has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HEE).
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- pol
- ee
- HEE
- drunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polyhedrons pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- polGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- HEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- drunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of polyhedrons
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: pol-ee-HEE-drunz.
What does polyhedrons mean?
- plural of polyhedron How to pronounce polyhedron
Questions about saying polyhedrons
How do you pronounce polyhedrons?
Say pol-ee-HEE-drunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɑˌliˈhidrənz/. In British English it is /ˌpɒˌliːˈhiːdrənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polyhedrons?
Polyhedrons has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HEE). Broken into parts: pol · ee · HEE · drunz.
Is polyhedrons 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 /ˌpɒˌliːˈhiːdrənz/ (pol-ee-HEE-drunz).