How to pronounce polyphase
Say it like PAH-lee-fayz. Polyphase has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAH).
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US American/ˈpɑˌliˌfeɪz/PAH-lee-fayz
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- PAH
- lee
- fayz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polyphase pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- leeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- fayzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
What does polyphase mean?
adjective
- Of, pertaining to, or involving multiple alternating currents that have the same frequency but differ in phase.
- Of, pertaining to, or consisting of multiple phases of matter
Where does polyphase come from?
From poly- + phase.
Questions about saying polyphase
How do you pronounce polyphase?
Say PAH-lee-fayz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑˌliˌfeɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polyphase?
Polyphase has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAH). Broken into parts: PAH · lee · fayz.