How to pronounce polymath
Say it like PAH-lee-math. Polymath has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈpɑliˌmæθ/PAH-lee-math
UK British/ˈpɒlɪmæθ/POL-ih-math
- PAH
- lee
- math
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polymath pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- mathGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of polymath
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POL-ih-math.
What does polymath mean?
noun
- A person with extraordinarily broad and comprehensive knowledge.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying polymath
How do you pronounce polymath?
Say PAH-lee-math. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑliˌmæθ/. In British English it is /ˈpɒlɪmæθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polymath?
Polymath has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAH). Broken into parts: PAH · lee · math.
Is polymath 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 /ˈpɒlɪmæθ/ (POL-ih-math).