How to Pronounce Polydactyly

To pronounce "polydactyly", say POLYD-actyly — 2 syllables, IPA /ˌpɒl.ɪˈdak.tɪl.i/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˌpɒl.ɪˈdak.tɪl.i/

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💡 Tip for remembering “polydactyly”

"polydactyly" has 2 syllables: polyd-actyly.

What does polydactyly mean?

noun

  1. A condition in which a person or animal has more than five fingers or toes on one, or on each, hand or foot.

Related words

postaxialpreaxialpolydactilypolydactylismpentadactylysexdactylypolydactylenonpolydactyly

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "polydactyly"?▾

"Polydactyly" has 2 syllables: polyd · actyly.

What is the IPA transcription of "polydactyly"?▾

The IPA transcription of "polydactyly" is /ˌpɒl.ɪˈdak.tɪl.i/.

What does "polydactyly" mean?▾

Polydactyly: A condition in which a person or animal has more than five fingers or toes on one, or on each, hand or foot.

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