How to Pronounce Polytonal

To pronounce "polytonal", say POLYT-on-al — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌpɒliˈtəʊnəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˌpɒliˈtəʊnəl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “polytonal”

"polytonal" has 3 syllables: polyt-on-al.

What does polytonal mean?

adjective

  1. That uses two or more tonalities simultaneously.

Related words

tonalpolytonicmultitonedmultitonebitonalpolyphonicpolytimbralmultiphonic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "polytonal"?▾

"Polytonal" has 3 syllables: polyt · on · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "polytonal"?▾

The IPA transcription of "polytonal" is /ˌpɒliˈtəʊnəl/.

What does "polytonal" mean?▾

Polytonal: That uses two or more tonalities simultaneously.

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