How to pronounce polyphonist
Say it like puh-LIF-uh-nist. Polyphonist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIF).
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- puh
- LIF
- uh
- nist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polyphonist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of polyphonist
American and British speakers say polyphonist in essentially the same way: /pəˈlɪfənɪst/ in the US and /pəˈlɪfənɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: puh-LIF-uh-nist.
What does polyphonist mean?
- One who is proficient in the art of multiplying sounds; a ventriloquist.
- A musician skilled at of polyphony
Where does polyphonist come from?
From polyphony + -ist.
Questions about saying polyphonist
How do you pronounce polyphonist?
Say puh-LIF-uh-nist. The American pronunciation is /pəˈlɪfənɪst/. In British English it is /pəˈlɪfənɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polyphonist?
Polyphonist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIF). Broken into parts: puh · LIF · uh · nist.
Do Americans and Brits say polyphonist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pəˈlɪfənɪst/ and the British form is /pəˈlɪfənɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.