How do you pronounce "polyesters"?

In American English: /ˈpɑːˌliːˌɛstɝz/ (PAH-lee-ehst-urz). In British English: /pˌɒlɪˈɛstəz/ (p-ol-I-ehst). In Canadian English: /ˈpɑːˌliːˌɛstɝz/ (PAH-lee-ehst-urz). In Australian English: /pˌɒlɪˈɛstəz/ (p-ol-I-ehst).

Is "polyesters" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɑːˌliːˌɛstɝz/ (PAH-lee-ehst-urz), while in British English it's /pˌɒlɪˈɛstəz/ (p-ol-I-ehst).

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/ˈpɑːˌliːˌɛstɝz/

PAH-lee-ehst-urz

Syllable Breakdown

pɑːpo·liːlye·ɛstst·ɝzers

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