How to pronounce polyromantic
Say it like pah-lee-roh-MAN-tik. Polyromantic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MAN).
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- pah
- lee
- roh
- MAN
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polyromantic 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- MANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of polyromantic
- 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-ee-roh-MAN-tik.
What does polyromantic mean?
- Romantically attracted to more than one gender.
- Romantically polyamorous; that is, having multiple romantic relationships.
Where does polyromantic come from?
From poly- + romantic.
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Words that rhyme with polyromantic
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Questions about saying polyromantic
How do you pronounce polyromantic?
Say pah-lee-roh-MAN-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɑliroʊˈmæntɪk/. In British English it is /ˌpɒlirəʊˈmæntɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polyromantic?
Polyromantic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MAN). Broken into parts: pah · lee · roh · MAN · tik.
Is polyromantic 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 /ˌpɒlirəʊˈmæntɪk/ (pol-ee-roh-MAN-tik).