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# How to pronounce "polythetic" in English

## Pronunciation & Phonetics

- **IPA**: `/pɒlɪθɛtɪk/`
- **Syllable Breakdown**: **po·ly·the·tic**

## Meaning & Usage

### ADJECTIVE
- Having many, but not all properties in common.
  - *Example*: "A polythetic taxon is one where the constituent organisms share a large number of characteristics."

### Example Sentences
- "A polythetic taxon is one where the constituent organisms share a large number of characteristics."

## Video Examples

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## How to Pronounce "polythetic"

- **Syllables**: po · ly · the · tic
- **IPA**: `/pɒlɪθɛtɪk/`
- **Listen for**: the stressed syllable in the pronunciation — notice how the vowel sound is clearly emphasized.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How do you pronounce “polythetic”?
“polythetic” is pronounced /pɒlɪθɛtɪk/ (po · ly · the · tic). Listen to the audio pronunciation above to hear it spoken clearly.

### How many syllables are in “polythetic”?
“polythetic” has 4 syllables: po · ly · the · tic.

### What does “polythetic” mean?
Having many, but not all properties in common.


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