How to pronounce polymathy
Say it like puh-LIM-uh-thee. Polymathy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIM).
- puh
- LIM
- uh
- thee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polymathy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- theeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of polymathy
American and British speakers say polymathy in essentially the same way: /pəˈlɪməθi/ in the US and /pəˈlɪməθi/ in the UK.
British respelling: puh-LIM-uh-thee.
What does polymathy mean?
- The knowledge of many arts and sciences; variety of learning.
Words that rhyme with polymathy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of polymathy.
Questions about saying polymathy
How do you pronounce polymathy?
Say puh-LIM-uh-thee. The American pronunciation is /pəˈlɪməθi/. In British English it is /pəˈlɪməθi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polymathy?
Polymathy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIM). Broken into parts: puh · LIM · uh · thee.
Do Americans and Brits say polymathy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pəˈlɪməθi/ and the British form is /pəˈlɪməθi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.