How to pronounce polyvinyl
Say it like pol-ee-VY-nul. Polyvinyl has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VY).
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- pol
- ee
- VY
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polyvinyl 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- VYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of polyvinyl
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: pol-ee-VY-nul.
What does polyvinyl mean?
- Composed of, or derived from, many vinyl groups
- Any polymer derived from a vinyl compound.
Where does polyvinyl come from?
From poly- + vinyl.
Words that rhyme with polyvinyl
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Questions about saying polyvinyl
How do you pronounce polyvinyl?
Say pol-ee-VY-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɑliˈvaɪnəl/. In British English it is /ˌpɒliˈvaɪnəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polyvinyl?
Polyvinyl has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VY). Broken into parts: pol · ee · VY · nul.
Is polyvinyl 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 /ˌpɒliˈvaɪnəl/ (pol-ee-VY-nul).