How to Pronounce Polychaete

To pronounce "polychaete", say POLYCH-aet-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpɒlɪkiːt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈpɒlɪkiːt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “polychaete”

"polychaete" has 3 syllables: polych-aet-e. It rhymes with polychete, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: polychete — easy to mix up when writing.

What does polychaete mean?

noun

  1. Any of many annelid worms, of the class Polychaeta, such as the lugworm; they have a segmented body with pairs of bristles on each segment.

Words that rhyme with polychaete

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polychete

Related words

polycheteannelidsoligochaeteisopodcopepodoligochaetesdecapodgastropod

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "polychaete"?▾

"Polychaete" has 3 syllables: polych · aet · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "polychaete"?▾

The IPA transcription of "polychaete" is /ˈpɒlɪkiːt/.

What does "polychaete" mean?▾

Polychaete: Any of many annelid worms, of the class Polychaeta, such as the lugworm; they have a segmented body with pairs of bristles on each segment.

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