How to pronounce polymeric
Say it like pol-ee-MER-ik. Polymeric has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MER).
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- pol
- ee
- MER
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polymeric 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.
- MERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of polymeric
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: pol-ih-MER-ik.
What does polymeric mean?
- Of, relating to, or consisting of a polymer. Examples of such compounds include polyurethane foams, PVC foams, and styrofoam.
Where does polymeric come from?
From polymer + -ic.
Words that rhyme with polymeric
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Questions about saying polymeric
How do you pronounce polymeric?
Say pol-ee-MER-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɑliˈmɛrɪk/. In British English it is /ˌpɒlɪˈmɛrɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polymeric?
Polymeric has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MER). Broken into parts: pol · ee · MER · ik.
Is polymeric 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 /ˌpɒlɪˈmɛrɪk/ (pol-ih-MER-ik).