How to Pronounce Polytype

To pronounce "polytype", say POLYTYP-e — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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POLYTYP-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “polytype”

"polytype" has 2 syllables: polytyp-e.

What does polytype mean?

noun

  1. Any of the types involved in polytypism.

    “Orthochrysotile is a polytype of chrysotile.”

  2. A cast, or facsimile copy, of an engraved block, matter in type, etc.

verb

  1. To produce a polytype of.

    “to polytype an engraving”

Related words

polytypypolytypismpolyphylesispolytokypolychotomypolysemousnesspolypolylecty

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How many syllables are in "polytype"?▾

"Polytype" has 2 syllables: polytyp · e.

What does "polytype" mean?▾

Polytype: Any of the types involved in polytypism.

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