How to pronounce polynya
Say it like puh-LIN-yuh. Polynya has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIN).
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- puh
- LIN
- yuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polynya pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of polynya
American and British speakers say polynya in essentially the same way: /pəˈlɪnjə/ in the US and /pəʊˈlɪnjə/ in the UK.
British respelling: poh-LIN-yuh.
What does polynya mean?
- A naturally formed transient area of open water surrounded by sea ice, especially in polar or subpolar seas.
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Questions about saying polynya
How do you pronounce polynya?
Say puh-LIN-yuh. The American pronunciation is /pəˈlɪnjə/. In British English it is /pəʊˈlɪnjə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polynya?
Polynya has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIN). Broken into parts: puh · LIN · yuh.
Do Americans and Brits say polynya the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pəˈlɪnjə/ and the British form is /pəʊˈlɪnjə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.