How to pronounce polysyndeton
Say it like pol-ih-SIN-dih-ton. Polysyndeton has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIN).
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- pol
- ih
- SIN
- dih
- ton
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polysyndeton 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.
- SINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tonKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of polysyndeton
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: pol-ih-SIN-dih-ton.
What does polysyndeton mean?
- The use of many conjunctions to achieve an overwhelming effect in a sentence.
Questions about saying polysyndeton
How do you pronounce polysyndeton?
Say pol-ih-SIN-dih-ton. The American pronunciation is /pɑlɪˈsɪndɪtɑn/. In British English it is /pɒlɪˈsɪndɪtɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polysyndeton?
Polysyndeton has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIN). Broken into parts: pol · ih · SIN · dih · ton.
Is polysyndeton 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 /pɒlɪˈsɪndɪtɒn/ (pol-ih-SIN-dih-ton).