How to pronounce polyopoly
Say it like pol-ih-OP-uh-lih. Polyopoly has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OP).
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- pol
- ih
- OP
- uh
- lih
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polyopoly 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- OPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of polyopoly
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: pol-ih-OP-uh-lih.
What does polyopoly mean?
- Alternative form of polypoly.
Questions about saying polyopoly
How do you pronounce polyopoly?
Say pol-ih-OP-uh-lih. The American pronunciation is /pɑlɪˈɑpəlɪ/. In British English it is /pɒlɪˈɒpəlɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polyopoly?
Polyopoly has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OP). Broken into parts: pol · ih · OP · uh · lih.
Is polyopoly 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 /pɒlɪˈɒpəlɪ/ (pol-ih-OP-uh-lih).