To pronounce "polyphonous", say POLYPH-on-ous — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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POLYPH-on-ous
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"polyphonous" has 3 syllables: polyph-on-ous.
"Polyphonous" has 3 syllables: polyph · on · ous.
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