How to pronounce polyyne
Say it like POL-ee-eyen. Polyyne has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POL).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce polyyne. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- POL
- ee
- eyen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polyyne 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- eyenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of polyyne
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POL-ee-eyen.
What does polyyne mean?
- polyacetylene
Where does polyyne come from?
From poly- + -yne.
Questions about saying polyyne
How do you pronounce polyyne?
Say POL-ee-eyen. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑliaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈpɒliaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polyyne?
Polyyne has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POL). Broken into parts: POL · ee · eyen.
Is polyyne 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 /ˈpɒliaɪn/ (POL-ee-eyen).