How to pronounce polymers
Say it like POL-ih-merz. Polymers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POL).
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- POL
- ih
- merz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polymers 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.
- merzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of polymers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POL-ih-muz.
What does polymers mean?
- plural of polymer How to pronounce polymer
Questions about saying polymers
How do you pronounce polymers?
Say POL-ih-merz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑlɪmɚz/. In British English it is /ˈpɒlɪməz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polymers?
Polymers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POL). Broken into parts: POL · ih · merz.
Is polymers pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpɒlɪməz/ (POL-ih-muz).