How to pronounce polyphonia
Say it like pah-lih-FOH-nee-uh. Polyphonia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOH).
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- pah
- lih
- FOH
- nee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polyphonia 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.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of polyphonia
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: pol-ih-FOH-neer.
What does polyphonia mean?
- A kind of mouth organ or harmonica.
Words that rhyme with polyphonia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of polyphonia.
Questions about saying polyphonia
How do you pronounce polyphonia?
Say pah-lih-FOH-nee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɑlɪˈfoʊniə/. In British English it is /ˌpɒlɪˈfəʊnɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polyphonia?
Polyphonia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOH). Broken into parts: pah · lih · FOH · nee · uh.
Is polyphonia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /ˌpɒlɪˈfəʊnɪə/ (pol-ih-FOH-neer).