How to Pronounce polymorphism

Q: How do you pronounce polymorphism?

polymorphism is pronounced pah-lee-MOR-fiz-um → /ˌpɑːliˈmɔːrfɪzəm/ (IPA: ˌpɑːliˈmɔːrfɪzəm). Common mispronunciations to avoid: poly-MORPH-ism, POL-ee-mor-fism.

ˌpɑːliˈmɔːrfɪzəm

pah-lee-MOR-fiz-um → /ˌpɑːliˈmɔːrfɪzəm/

Correct pah-lee-MOR-fiz-um → /ˌpɑːliˈmɔːrfɪzəm/

Common Mistakes

poly-MORPH-ismPOL-ee-mor-fism

polymorphism ˌpɑːliˈmɔːrfɪzəm

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Origin & Etymology

Greek 'poly' (many) + 'morphe' (form). OOP concept.

Tips for Non-Native Speakers

For Chinese Speakers 中文

五音节，重音在 MOR，ph 发 /f/

For Japanese Speakers 日本語

5音節。アクセントはMORに。phは/f/

For Korean Speakers 한국어

5음절. 강세는 MOR에. ph는 /f/

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