How to pronounce polymorphic
Say it like pol-ee-MOR-fik. Polymorphic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOR).
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- pol
- ee
- MOR
- fik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polymorphic 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.
- MORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- fikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of polymorphic
- 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-MAW-fik.
What does polymorphic mean?
- Relating to polymorphism (any sense), able to have several shapes or forms.
- Having or relating to the ability to take multiple data types for a single parameter.
- Relating to a compound that can crystallize into two or more distinct forms (e.g. carbon, which can crystalize into coal, graphite, diamond, etc.)
Where does polymorphic come from?
From poly- + -morphic.
Words that rhyme with polymorphic
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Questions about saying polymorphic
How do you pronounce polymorphic?
Say pol-ee-MOR-fik. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɑliˈmɔrfɪk/. In British English it is /ˌpɒliˈmɔːfɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polymorphic?
Polymorphic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOR). Broken into parts: pol · ee · MOR · fik.
Is polymorphic 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 /ˌpɒliˈmɔːfɪk/ (pol-ee-MAW-fik).