How to Pronounce Polymer

To pronounce "polymer", say POLYM-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpɒl.ɨ.mə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈpɒl.ɨ.mə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “polymer”

"polymer" has 2 syllables: polym-er. It rhymes with columnar, if that helps it stick.

What does polymer mean?

noun

  1. A long or larger molecule consisting of a chain or network of many repeating units, formed by chemically bonding together many identical or similar small molecules called monomers. A polymer is formed by polymerization, the joining of many monomer molecules.
  2. A material consisting of such polymer molecules.

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Words that rhyme with polymer

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columnar

Related words

macromolecularfunctionaluststampedelastomerresinplasticmacromolecule

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "polymer"?▾

"Polymer" has 2 syllables: polym · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "polymer"?▾

The IPA transcription of "polymer" is /ˈpɒl.ɨ.mə/.

What does "polymer" mean?▾

Polymer: A long or larger molecule consisting of a chain or network of many repeating units, formed by chemically bonding together many identical or similar small molecules called monomers. A polymer is formed by polymerization, the joining of many monomer molecules.

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