How many syllables in "polysemy"?

"polysemy" has 4 sílabas (po - ly - se - my).

How to divide "polysemy"?

"polysemy" divides into 4 parts: po · ly · se · my.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (po... ly... se... my) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Sílabas

"polysemy": 4 sílabas.

Sílabas:po·ly·se·my

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PO-ly-se-my(po · ly · se · my)● ○ ○ ○

Stress in "polysemy" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpɒ.lɪ.siː.mi⁄

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How many syllables in "polysemy"?: "polysemy" has 4 sílabas (po - ly - se - my).
How to divide "polysemy"?: "polysemy" divides into 4 parts: po · ly · se · my.
Where is the stress in "polysemy"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "polysemy"?: Say each syllable slowly (po... ly... se... my) and listen on SayItVid.