How to pronounce polypoly
Say it like puh-LIP-uh-lih. Polypoly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIP).
- puh
- LIP
- uh
- lih
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polypoly 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.
- LIPSay 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.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of polypoly
American and British speakers say polypoly in essentially the same way: /pəˈlɪpəlɪ/ in the US and /pəˈlɪpəlɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: puh-LIP-uh-lih.
What does polypoly mean?
- The presence of a large number of relatively small buyers and sellers, none of whom can influence the price of commodities
Where does polypoly come from?
From poly- (“many”) + -poly (“number of sellers”), by analogy with monopoly.
Questions about saying polypoly
How do you pronounce polypoly?
Say puh-LIP-uh-lih. The American pronunciation is /pəˈlɪpəlɪ/. In British English it is /pəˈlɪpəlɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polypoly?
Polypoly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIP). Broken into parts: puh · LIP · uh · lih.
Do Americans and Brits say polypoly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pəˈlɪpəlɪ/ and the British form is /pəˈlɪpəlɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.