How to pronounce polylogue
Say it like POL-ih-lawg. Polylogue has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POL).
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- POL
- ih
- lawg
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polylogue pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lawgGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of polylogue
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POL-ih-log.
What does polylogue mean?
- A speech delivered by several persons.
Where does polylogue come from?
From poly- + -logue, apparently on the model of dialogue.
Questions about saying polylogue
How do you pronounce polylogue?
Say POL-ih-lawg. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑlɪˌlɔɡ/. In British English it is /ˈpɒlɪlɒɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polylogue?
Polylogue has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POL). Broken into parts: POL · ih · lawg.
Is polylogue 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 /ˈpɒlɪlɒɡ/ (POL-ih-log).