How to pronounce polysemic
Say it like pol-ih-SEE-mik. Polysemic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEE).
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- pol
- ih
- SEE
- mik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polysemic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- polKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- mikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of polysemic
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: puh-LIS-ih-mik.
What does polysemic mean?
- Having a number of senses (meanings) or understandings.
Where does polysemic come from?
From polyseme + -ic.
Words that rhyme with polysemic
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Questions about saying polysemic
How do you pronounce polysemic?
Say pol-ih-SEE-mik. The American pronunciation is /pɑlɪˈsimɪk/. In British English it is /pəˈlɪsɪmɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polysemic?
Polysemic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEE). Broken into parts: pol · ih · SEE · mik.
Is polysemic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /pəˈlɪsɪmɪk/ (puh-LIS-ih-mik).