How to pronounce polyphiloprogenitive
Say it like pol-ih-fih-luh-pruh-JEN-ih-tiv. Polyphiloprogenitive has eight syllables, and the main stress falls on the sixth one (JEN).
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- pol
- ih
- fih
- luh
- pruh
- JEN
- ih
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polyphiloprogenitive pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- polGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- JENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of polyphiloprogenitive
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: pol-ih-fih-luh-pruh-JEN-ih-tiv.
What does polyphiloprogenitive mean?
- Having many descendants.
- Extremely prolific; myriad
- Having many offspring, characterized by high reproduction
Where does polyphiloprogenitive come from?
From poly- + philoprogenitive.
Questions about saying polyphiloprogenitive
How do you pronounce polyphiloprogenitive?
Say pol-ih-fih-luh-pruh-JEN-ih-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɑlɪfɪləprəˈdʒɛnɪtɪv/. In British English it is /ˌpɒlɪfɪləprəˈdʒɛnɪtɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polyphiloprogenitive?
Polyphiloprogenitive has eight syllables, and the main stress falls on the sixth one (JEN). Broken into parts: pol · ih · fih · luh · pruh · JEN · ih · tiv.
Is polyphiloprogenitive 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 /ˌpɒlɪfɪləprəˈdʒɛnɪtɪv/ (pol-ih-fih-luh-pruh-JEN-ih-tiv).