How to Pronounce Polytechnic

To pronounce "polytechnic", say POLYT-echn-ic — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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POLYT-echn-ic

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💡 Tip for remembering “polytechnic”

"polytechnic" has 3 syllables: polyt-echn-ic. It rhymes with technic and pyrotechnic, if that helps it stick.

What does polytechnic mean?

noun

  1. An educational institute that teaches applied arts and sciences rather than academic subjects.
  2. An exhibition of objects illustrating many arts.

adjective

  1. That teaches applied arts, sciences, technology, engineering and other academic subjects

Synonyms

professional universityuniversity of applied sciencesvocational university

Words that rhyme with polytechnic

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

technicpyrotechnic

Related words

technologytechtechnicaltechnologicalactingengineeringindustrypolytechnical

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "polytechnic"?▾

"Polytechnic" has 3 syllables: polyt · echn · ic.

What does "polytechnic" mean?▾

Polytechnic: An educational institute that teaches applied arts and sciences rather than academic subjects.

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