How to Pronounce "polytechnic"
word
ˌpɑˌɫiˈtɛknɪk/, /ˌpɑɫɪˈtɛknɪk
pah-lee-TEK-nik
pˌɒlɪtˈɛknɪk
pol-i-TEK-nik
Definition
A polytechnic is an educational institution that focuses on teaching technical and practical skills, especially in engineering, technology, and applied sciences.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌpɑˌɫiˈtɛknɪk/, /ˌpɑɫɪˈtɛknɪk
British English
pˌɒlɪtˈɛknɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pah-lee-TEK-nik
UK
pol-i-TEK-nik
Listen in Context
The polytechnic offers courses in engineering and design.
He studied computer science at a polytechnic.
Many students choose a polytechnic because they want practical training.
After high school, she enrolled in a polytechnic to learn electrical engineering.