To pronounce "polymath", say POLYM-ath — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpɒlɪmæθ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈpɒlɪmæθ/
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"polymath" has 2 syllables: polym-ath.
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"Polymath" has 2 syllables: polym · ath.
The IPA transcription of "polymath" is /ˈpɒlɪmæθ/.
Polymath: A person with extraordinarily broad and comprehensive knowledge.
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