How to Pronounce "polymer"
word
ˈpɑɫəmɝ
PAH-luh-mer
pˈɒlɪmɐ
POL-ih-muh
Definition
A polymer is a large molecule made up of many small, repeating units called monomers, joined together in a chain. Polymers can be natural or man-made, and are found in many everyday materials like plastics and rubber.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɑɫəmɝ
British English
pˈɒlɪmɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAH-luh-mer
UK
POL-ih-muh
Listen in Context
Plastic bottles are made from a type of polymer.
DNA is a natural polymer found in living things.
A rubber band is stretchy because it is a polymer.
Scientists create new polymers for everything from clothes to cars.