How to Pronounce "polyethylene"
word
ˌpɑˌɫiˈɛθəˌɫin
pah-lee-ETH-uh-leen
pˌɒlɪˈɛθɪlˌiːn
pol-ih-ETH-il-een
Definition
Polyethylene is a common plastic material made by linking many ethylene molecules together. It is used to make products like plastic bags, bottles, and containers.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌpɑˌɫiˈɛθəˌɫin
British English
pˌɒlɪˈɛθɪlˌiːn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pah-lee-ETH-uh-leen
UK
pol-ih-ETH-il-een
Listen in Context
Many shopping bags are made of polyethylene.
Polyethylene bottles are used for water and milk.
Food containers can be made from polyethylene.
Most plastic wraps in your kitchen are made from polyethylene.