How to Pronounce Polystyrene

To pronounce "polystyrene", say POLYSTYR-en-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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POLYSTYR-en-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “polystyrene”

"polystyrene" has 3 syllables: polystyr-en-e. It rhymes with keen and obscene, if that helps it stick.

What does polystyrene mean?

noun

  1. A vinylic polymer of styrene, CH2CHphenyl.
  2. An alkane chain of benzene molecules, RCH2CHphenylR.

Synonyms

thermocol

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Words that rhyme with polystyrene

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keenobscenemeanbyzantinelibertinecareenleandemeanpreengleancontraveneteen

Related words

styrenesulfonateddivinylbenzenesyndiotacticisotacticatacticfoamstyrofoam

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "polystyrene"?▾

"Polystyrene" has 3 syllables: polystyr · en · e.

What does "polystyrene" mean?▾

Polystyrene: A vinylic polymer of styrene, CH2CHphenyl.

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