How to pronounce polyptoton
Say it like pol-up-TOH-ton. Polyptoton has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOH).
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- pol
- up
- TOH
- ton
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polyptoton 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.
- upKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tonGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of polyptoton
- 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-up-TOH-ton.
What does polyptoton mean?
- A stylistic scheme in which words from the same root are used together, or a word is repeated in a different inflection or case.
Words that rhyme with polyptoton
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Questions about saying polyptoton
How do you pronounce polyptoton?
Say pol-up-TOH-ton. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɑləpˈtoʊˌtɑn/. In British English it is /ˌpɒləpˈtəʊˌtɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polyptoton?
Polyptoton has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOH). Broken into parts: pol · up · TOH · ton.
Is polyptoton 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 /ˌpɒləpˈtəʊˌtɒn/ (pol-up-TOH-ton).