How to Pronounce Polygyny

To pronounce "polygyny", say POLYGYNY — one syllable, IPA /pəˈlɪdʒɪnɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/pəˈlɪdʒɪnɪ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “polygyny”

"polygyny" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with aborigine, if that helps it stick.

What does polygyny mean?

noun

  1. The state or practice of having several wives at the same time; plurality of wives; marriage to several wives.
  2. The condition of an ant colony that has multiple egg-laying queens.

Antonyms

monogamymonogynyoligogynypolyandry

Words that rhyme with polygyny

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aborigine

Related words

polygamymarriagesororalpinnipedpolyandrypluralityquadrigamymonogyny

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "polygyny"?▾

"Polygyny" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "polygyny"?▾

The IPA transcription of "polygyny" is /pəˈlɪdʒɪnɪ/.

What does "polygyny" mean?▾

Polygyny: The state or practice of having several wives at the same time; plurality of wives; marriage to several wives.

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