How to pronounce polynomial
Say it like pah-lee-NOH-mee-ul. Polynomial has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOH).
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- pah
- lee
- NOH
- mee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polynomial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- leeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- NOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of polynomial
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: pol-ih-NOH-meerl.
What does polynomial mean?
- An expression consisting of a sum of a finite number of terms, each term being the product of a constant coefficient and one or more variables raised to a non-negative integer power, such as a_nxⁿ+a_n-1xⁿ⁻¹+...+a_0x⁰.
- A taxonomic designation (such as of a subspecies) consisting of more than two terms.
- A type of term consisting of multiple parts.
- Able to be described or limited by a polynomial.
- Of a polynomial name or entity.
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Questions about saying polynomial
How do you pronounce polynomial?
Say pah-lee-NOH-mee-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɑˌliˈnoʊmiəl/. In British English it is /ˌpɒlɪˈnəʊmɪəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polynomial?
Polynomial has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOH). Broken into parts: pah · lee · NOH · mee · ul.
Is polynomial pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /ˌpɒlɪˈnəʊmɪəl/ (pol-ih-NOH-meerl).