How to pronounce polyurethane
Say it like pah-lee-UUR-uh-thayn. Polyurethane has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (UUR).
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- pah
- lee
- UUR
- uh
- thayn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polyurethane pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- leeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- UURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- thaynGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of polyurethane
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: pol-ee-UUR-uh-thayn.
What does polyurethane mean?
- Any of various polymeric resins containing urethane links; used in many industrial and domestic applications.
- To coat (a floor etc.) with polyurethane.
Where does polyurethane come from?
From poly- + urethane.
Questions about saying polyurethane
How do you pronounce polyurethane?
Say pah-lee-UUR-uh-thayn. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɑˌliˈʊrəˌθeɪn/. In British English it is /ˌpɒˌliːˈʊrəˌθeɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polyurethane?
Polyurethane has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (UUR). Broken into parts: pah · lee · UUR · uh · thayn.
Is polyurethane 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 /ˌpɒˌliːˈʊrəˌθeɪn/ (pol-ee-UUR-uh-thayn).