How to pronounce polytech
Say it like pol-ee-TEK. Polytech has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEK).
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- pol
- ee
- TEK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polytech 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.
- eeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- TEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of polytech
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: pol-ee-TEK.
What does polytech mean?
- A polytechnic.
Words that rhyme with polytech
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of polytech.
Questions about saying polytech
How do you pronounce polytech?
Say pol-ee-TEK. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɑˌliˈtɛk/. In British English it is /ˌpɒˌliːˈtɛk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polytech?
Polytech has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEK). Broken into parts: pol · ee · TEK.
Is polytech 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 /ˌpɒˌliːˈtɛk/ (pol-ee-TEK).