How to pronounce polyp
Say it like POL-ip. Polyp has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POL).
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US American/ˈpɑlɪp/POL-ip
UK British/ˈpɒlɪp/POL-ip
- POL
- ip
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polyp 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.
- ipKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of polyp
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POL-ip.
What does polyp mean?
noun
- A cylindrical coelenterate, such as the hydra, having a mouth surrounded with tentacles.
- The sessile life stage of many cnidarians, whose free-swimming stage, if present, is the medusa.
- An abnormal growth protruding from a mucous membrane.
Questions about saying polyp
How do you pronounce polyp?
Say POL-ip. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑlɪp/. In British English it is /ˈpɒlɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polyp?
Polyp has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POL). Broken into parts: POL · ip.
Is polyp 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 /ˈpɒlɪp/ (POL-ip).