How to Pronounce “polysemy”

British (UK)

/ˈpɒ.lɪ.siː.mi/

noun — The quality characteristic of a polyseme, a sign (such as a word or symbol) that has multiple meanings (senses), often including multiple similar ones.

Where the stress falls. “polysemy” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /ˈpɒ.lɪ.siː.mi/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

What does "polysemy" mean?

polysemy (noun): The quality characteristic of a polyseme, a sign (such as a word or symbol) that has multiple meanings (senses), often including multiple similar ones.

Which syllable is stressed in "polysemy"?

“polysemy” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /ˈpɒ.lɪ.siː.mi/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.