How to pronounce polytocous
Say it like puh-LIT-uh-kuhs. Polytocous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIT).
VoiceSpeed
US American/pəˈlɪtəˌkəs/puh-LIT-uh-kuhs
UK British/pəˈlɪtəˌkəs/puh-LIT-uh-kuhs
- puh
- LIT
- uh
- kuhs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polytocous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kuhsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of polytocous
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: puh-LIT-uh-kuhs.
What does polytocous mean?
adjective
- Giving birth to multiple offspring at the same time; multiparous.
Questions about saying polytocous
How do you pronounce polytocous?
Say puh-LIT-uh-kuhs. The American pronunciation is /pəˈlɪtəˌkəs/. In British English it is /pəˈlɪtəˌkəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polytocous?
Polytocous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIT). Broken into parts: puh · LIT · uh · kuhs.
Is polytocous pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /pəˈlɪtəˌkəs/ (puh-LIT-uh-kuhs).