How to pronounce "polarizabilities" in English
po·la·ri·za·bi·li·ties
Hear native speakers say polarizabilities in context across real video clips
where they come from-- there's a relation between the square of the index of refraction and the sum of the polarizabilities of the refraction and the sum of the polarizabilities of the
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “polarizabilities”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
po
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
la
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
ri
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
za
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
bi
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
li
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
ties
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
Keep the vowel length balanced, placing subtle emphasis on the root morpheme according to standard conversational rhythm.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Pronouncing a hard, aspirated [tʰ] in casual conversation can sound overly formal in North America.
How Native Speakers Say It: In American English, a single "t" between vowels quickly taps against the alveolar ridge like a soft "d" ([ɾ]). In British English, maintain a crisp aspirated [tʰ].
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "polarizabilities" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "polarizabilities is" sounds like "polarizabilities-iz").
Maintain the stress-timed rhythm of English: compress unstressed syllables rapidly so the beat of "polarizabilities" aligns naturally with adjacent words.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“there's a relation between the square of the index of refraction and the sum of the polarizabilities of the”— MIT OpenCourseWareWatch clip
“But the polarizabilities are about the same.”— YaleCoursesWatch clip
“And then the frequency dependence of these two polarizabilities has a consequence on the magnitude”— MIT OpenCourseWareWatch clip
“And in point of fact, several individuals have tabulated empirical sets of electronic polarizabilities.”— MIT OpenCourseWareWatch clip
“How do you get these polarizabilities?”— MIT OpenCourseWareWatch clip
“That's a nightmare, because then you'll have two different polarizabilities, and even more transitions that you're trying to miss.”— MIT OpenCourseWareWatch clip
Practice Speaking “polarizabilities”
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there's a relation between the square of the index of refraction and the sum of the polarizabilities of the
Hear it in context: “polarizabilities”
7 clipsThe English word “polarizabilities”. Phonologically, it consists of 7 syllables (po · la · ri · za · bi · li · ties). Grammatically, “polarizabilities” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 7 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “polarizabilities” in natural connected speech across American (US: 7 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from MIT OpenCourseWare, YaleCourses.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USMIT OpenCourseWareClip #1 · @15:28
“where they come from-- there's a relation between the square of the index of refraction and the sum of the polarizabilities of the refraction and the sum of the polarizabilities of the”
- 🇺🇸 USYaleCoursesClip #2 · @10:48
“so the dipole moment is bigger for fluoride than it is for the hydrogen. But the polarizabilities are about the same. But the polarizabilities are about the same.”
- 🇺🇸 USMIT OpenCourseWareClip #3 · @9:29
“electric field is a static field or an oscillatory electric field. And then the frequency dependence of these two polarizabilities has a consequence on the magnitude And then the frequency dependence of these two”
- 🇺🇸 USMIT OpenCourseWareClip #4 · @14:22
“little nuts that don't display much polarization at all. And in point of fact, several individuals have tabulated empirical sets of electronic polarizabilities. empirical sets of electronic polarizabilities.”
- 🇺🇸 USMIT OpenCourseWareClip #5 · @15:18
“deformed very, very easily. How do you get these polarizabilities? Well, the equations at the bottom of page two-- which we”
Definition & Meaning: “polarizabilities”
- The relative tendency of a system of electric charges to become polarized in the presence of an external electric field.
Example Sentences (2)
- “there's a relation between the square of the index of refraction and the sum of the polarizabilities of the”
- “the hydrogen. But the polarizabilities are about the same.”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “polarizabilities”
- Syllables:
- po · la · ri · za · bi · li · ties
- Hear it in context
- polarizabilities
Words that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"polarizabilities" has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "polarizabilities" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about polarizabilities
How many syllables are in “polarizabilities”?
“polarizabilities” has 7 syllables: po · la · ri · za · bi · li · ties.
What does “polarizabilities” mean?
The relative tendency of a system of electric charges to become polarized in the presence of an external electric field.
How can I hear “polarizabilities” used in real sentences?
This page has 7 real-world video examples of “polarizabilities” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “polarizabilities”?
Pronouncing a hard, aspirated [tʰ] in casual conversation can sound overly formal in North America. In American English, a single "t" between vowels quickly taps against the alveolar ridge like a soft "d" ([ɾ]). In British English, maintain a crisp aspirated [tʰ].