How to pronounce polytheistic
Say it like pol-ee-thee-IS-tik. Polytheistic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (IS).
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- pol
- ee
- thee
- IS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polytheistic 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.
- theeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of polytheistic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: pol-ee-thee-IS-tik.
What does polytheistic mean?
- Of or relating to polytheism.
Where does polytheistic come from?
From poly- + theistic.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with polytheistic
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Questions about saying polytheistic
How do you pronounce polytheistic?
Say pol-ee-thee-IS-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɑˌliθiˈɪstɪk/. In British English it is /ˌpɒˌliːθiˈɪstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polytheistic?
Polytheistic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (IS). Broken into parts: pol · ee · thee · IS · tik.
Is polytheistic 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 /ˌpɒˌliːθiˈɪstɪk/ (pol-ee-thee-IS-tik).