How to pronounce polyzoaries
Say it like pah-lee-ZOH-uh-reez. Polyzoaries has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZOH).
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- pah
- lee
- ZOH
- uh
- reez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polyzoaries 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ZOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of polyzoaries
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: pol-ee-ZOH-uh-reez.
What does polyzoaries mean?
- plural of polyzoary How to pronounce polyzoary
Questions about saying polyzoaries
How do you pronounce polyzoaries?
Say pah-lee-ZOH-uh-reez. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɑliˈzoʊəriz/. In British English it is /ˌpɒliˈzəʊəriz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polyzoaries?
Polyzoaries has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZOH). Broken into parts: pah · lee · ZOH · uh · reez.
Is polyzoaries 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 /ˌpɒliˈzəʊəriz/ (pol-ee-ZOH-uh-reez).