How to pronounce polyspike
Say it like POL-ee-spyke. Polyspike has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POL).
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- POL
- ee
- spyke
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polyspike 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- spykeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of polyspike
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POL-ee-spyke.
What does polyspike mean?
- Any of a series of multiple, repetitive spikes found in the EEG of people with epilepsy
Where does polyspike come from?
From poly- + spike.
Questions about saying polyspike
How do you pronounce polyspike?
Say POL-ee-spyke. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑliˌspaɪk/. In British English it is /ˈpɒliˌspaɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polyspike?
Polyspike has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POL). Broken into parts: POL · ee · spyke.
Is polyspike 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 /ˈpɒliˌspaɪk/ (POL-ee-spyke).