How to pronounce polymorphism
Say it like pol-ee-MOR-fih-zum. Polymorphism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOR).
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- pol
- ee
- MOR
- fih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polymorphism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- polKeep this part quick and light. 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.
- fihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of polymorphism
- 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-MAW-fih-zum.
What does polymorphism mean?
- The ability to assume different forms or shapes.
- The coexistence, in the same locality, of two or more distinct forms independent of sex, not connected by intermediate gradations, but produced from common parents.
- A feature pertaining to the dynamic treatment of data elements based on their type, allowing for a method to have several definitions.
Where does polymorphism come from?
By surface analysis, poly- + -morphism.
Words that rhyme with polymorphism
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Questions about saying polymorphism
How do you pronounce polymorphism?
Say pol-ee-MOR-fih-zum. The American pronunciation is /pɑliˈmɔrfɪzəm/. In British English it is /pɒlɪˈmɔːfɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polymorphism?
Polymorphism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOR). Broken into parts: pol · ee · MOR · fih · zum.
Is polymorphism 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 /pɒlɪˈmɔːfɪzəm/ (pol-ih-MAW-fih-zum).