How to pronounce polythene
Say it like POL-ih-theen. Polythene has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POL).
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- POL
- ih
- theen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polythene 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- theenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of polythene
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POL-ih-theen.
What does polythene mean?
- Synonym of polyethylene.
Where does polythene come from?
Contraction of polyethylene.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying polythene
How do you pronounce polythene?
Say POL-ih-theen. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑlɪθin/. In British English it is /ˈpɒlɪθin/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polythene?
Polythene has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POL). Broken into parts: POL · ih · theen.
Is polythene 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 /ˈpɒlɪθin/ (POL-ih-theen).