How to pronounce polyparium
Say it like pah-luh-PER-ee-um. Polyparium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PER).
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- pah
- luh
- PER
- ee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polyparium 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.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of polyparium
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: pol-ih-PAIR-ree-um.
What does polyparium mean?
- The stem, or supporting structure, of any colonial cnidarian such as coral.
Words that rhyme with polyparium
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Questions about saying polyparium
How do you pronounce polyparium?
Say pah-luh-PER-ee-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɑləˈpɛriəm/. In British English it is /ˌpɒlɪˈpɛəriəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polyparium?
Polyparium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PER). Broken into parts: pah · luh · PER · ee · um.
Is polyparium 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 /ˌpɒlɪˈpɛəriəm/ (pol-ih-PAIR-ree-um).