How to pronounce polypus
Say it like POL-ih-pus. Polypus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POL).
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US American/ˈpɑlɪpəs/POL-ih-pus
UK British/ˈpɒlɪpəs/POL-ih-pus
- POL
- ih
- pus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polypus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- pusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of polypus
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POL-ih-pus.
What does polypus mean?
noun
- A polyp.
- A cardiac thrombus usually found post-mortem.
Questions about saying polypus
How do you pronounce polypus?
Say POL-ih-pus. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑlɪpəs/. In British English it is /ˈpɒlɪpəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polypus?
Polypus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POL). Broken into parts: POL · ih · pus.
Is polypus 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 /ˈpɒlɪpəs/ (POL-ih-pus).