How to pronounce polyhistor
Say it like pol-ee-HIS-tor. Polyhistor has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HIS).
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- pol
- ee
- HIS
- tor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polyhistor 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- HISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- torKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of polyhistor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: pol-ee-HIS-taw.
What does polyhistor mean?
- Someone gifted or learned to a great extent or in multiple disciplines; a great scholar.
Questions about saying polyhistor
How do you pronounce polyhistor?
Say pol-ee-HIS-tor. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɑliˈhɪstɔr/. In British English it is /ˌpɒliˈhɪstɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polyhistor?
Polyhistor has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HIS). Broken into parts: pol · ee · HIS · tor.
Is polyhistor pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌpɒliˈhɪstɔː/ (pol-ee-HIS-taw).