How to Pronounce Polychrome

To pronounce "polychrome", say POLYCHR-om-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

10

Letters

POLYCHR-om-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “polychrome”

"polychrome" has 3 syllables: polychr-om-e. It rhymes with home and roam, if that helps it stick.

What does polychrome mean?

noun

  1. Esculin (so called in allusion to its fluorescent solutions)

adjective

  1. Using multiple colours
  2. Executed in the manner of polychromy

    “polychrome printing”

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Words that rhyme with polychrome

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homeroamcombloammonochromecatacombglomehippodromegloamgnomehoneycombsloam

Related words

polychromicpolychromaticcolouredcoloredcolorfulpolychromizepolychroicpolychromatized

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "polychrome"?▾

"Polychrome" has 3 syllables: polychr · om · e.

What does "polychrome" mean?▾

Polychrome: Esculin (so called in allusion to its fluorescent solutions)

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