To pronounce "polyethylene", say POLY-ethyl-en-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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POLY-ethyl-en-e
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"polyethylene" has 4 syllables: poly-ethyl-en-e. It rhymes with keen and obscene, if that helps it stick.
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"Polyethylene" has 4 syllables: poly · ethyl · en · e.
Polyethylene: A polymer consisting of many ethylene monomers bonded together; used for kitchenware, containers etc.
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