How to pronounce polysynthesis
Say it like pol-ee-SIN-thuh-sis. Polysynthesis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIN).
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- pol
- ee
- SIN
- thuh
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polysynthesis 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.
- SINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- thuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of polysynthesis
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: pol-ee-SIN-thuh-sis.
What does polysynthesis mean?
- The act or process of combining many separate elements into a whole.
- The formation of a word by the combination of several simple words; agglutination.
Where does polysynthesis come from?
From poly- + synthesis.
Words that rhyme with polysynthesis
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Questions about saying polysynthesis
How do you pronounce polysynthesis?
Say pol-ee-SIN-thuh-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɑliˈsɪnθəsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌpɒliˈsɪnθəsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polysynthesis?
Polysynthesis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIN). Broken into parts: pol · ee · SIN · thuh · sis.
Is polysynthesis 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 /ˌpɒliˈsɪnθəsɪs/ (pol-ee-SIN-thuh-sis).