How to Pronounce Polychaetes

To pronounce "polychaetes", say POLYCH-aet-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

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Letters

POLYCH-aet-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “polychaetes”

"polychaetes" has 3 syllables: polych-aet-es.

What does polychaetes 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.

Related words

polychetenereidserpulidtubicolouspolychaetapolyzoapolyplacophoraoligochaeta

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How many syllables are in "polychaetes"?▾

"Polychaetes" has 3 syllables: polych · aet · es.

What does "polychaetes" mean?▾

Polychaetes: 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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