How to pronounce polymorph
Say it like POL-ee-morf. Polymorph has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POL).
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- POL
- ee
- morf
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polymorph 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.
- eeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- morfGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of polymorph
- 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-ee-mawf.
What does polymorph mean?
- Any organism that shows polymorphism.
- Any substance or mineral that forms different types of crystal.
- The transformation of an item or creature into something different by magic.
- To transform; to change into another form.
- To transform into something different by magic.
Where does polymorph come from?
From poly- + -morph.
Questions about saying polymorph
How do you pronounce polymorph?
Say POL-ee-morf. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑˌliˌmɔrf/. In British English it is /ˈpɒˌliːˌmɔːf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polymorph?
Polymorph has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POL). Broken into parts: POL · ee · morf.
Is polymorph 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 /ˈpɒˌliːˌmɔːf/ (POL-ee-mawf).