How to Pronounce Polytheistic

To pronounce "polytheistic", say POLYTH-eist-ic — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌpɒlɪθiːˈɪstɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

12

Letters

/ˌpɒlɪθiːˈɪstɪk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “polytheistic”

"polytheistic" has 3 syllables: polyth-eist-ic. It rhymes with altruistic and narcissistic, if that helps it stick.

What does polytheistic mean?

adjective

  1. Of or relating to polytheism,

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Words that rhyme with polytheistic

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altruisticnarcissisticcharacteristicoptimisticantagonisticsadisticheuristicholisticartisticrealisticautistichedonistic

Related words

polydeisticpolydeisticalpoly-theisticmultitheisticpolygamouspolydemonisticpantheisticpantheist

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "polytheistic"?▾

"Polytheistic" has 3 syllables: polyth · eist · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "polytheistic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "polytheistic" is /ˌpɒlɪθiːˈɪstɪk/.

What does "polytheistic" mean?▾

Polytheistic: Of or relating to polytheism,

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