How to pronounce polysemous
Say it like pol-ee-SEE-mus. Polysemous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEE).
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- pol
- ee
- SEE
- mus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polysemous 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- musKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of polysemous
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: puh-LIS-ih-mus.
What does polysemous mean?
- Synonym of polysemic.
Questions about saying polysemous
How do you pronounce polysemous?
Say pol-ee-SEE-mus. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɑliˈsiməs/. In British English it is /pəˈlɪsɪməs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polysemous?
Polysemous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEE). Broken into parts: pol · ee · SEE · mus.
Is polysemous pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /pəˈlɪsɪməs/ (puh-LIS-ih-mus).