How to Pronounce "polycyclic"
word
ˌpɑːliˈsaɪklɪk
pah-lee-SY-klik
ˌpɒliˈsɪklɪk
pol-ee-SIK-lik
Definition
Having or involving several interconnected or fused rings, especially used in chemistry to describe molecules with multiple ring structures.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌpɑːliˈsaɪklɪk
British English
ˌpɒliˈsɪklɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pah-lee-SY-klik
UK
pol-ee-SIK-lik
Listen in Context
Benzopyrene is a well-known polycyclic compound.
Some medicines have a polycyclic structure.
Coal tar contains polycyclic chemicals.
You’ll often hear about polycyclic substances when studying environmental pollution.