How to pronounce polymasty
Say it like pah-lee-MAS-tee. Polymasty has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAS).
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- pah
- lee
- MAS
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polymasty pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- MASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of polymasty
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: pol-ih-MAS-tee.
What does polymasty mean?
- Synonym of polymastia.
Words that rhyme with polymasty
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Questions about saying polymasty
How do you pronounce polymasty?
Say pah-lee-MAS-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɑliˈmæsti/. In British English it is /ˌpɒlɪˈmæstiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polymasty?
Polymasty has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAS). Broken into parts: pah · lee · MAS · tee.
Is polymasty 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 /ˌpɒlɪˈmæstiː/ (pol-ih-MAS-tee).