How to pronounce polynose
Say it like POL-ih-nohz. Polynose has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POL).
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- POL
- ih
- nohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polynose 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.
- nohzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of polynose
- 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-nohz.
What does polynose mean?
- Synonym of samara (“winged fruit from trees”).
- Pertaining to a modification of viscose fibers in which the cellulose is copolymerized.
Questions about saying polynose
How do you pronounce polynose?
Say POL-ih-nohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑlɪnoʊz/. In British English it is /ˈpɒlɪnəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polynose?
Polynose has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POL). Broken into parts: POL · ih · nohz.
Is polynose pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈpɒlɪnəʊz/ (POL-ih-nohz).