polytechnic

/ˌpɑlɪˈtɛknɪk/

Syllables pol·y·tech·nic

Stress pol-y-TECH-nic

Phonics Breakdown

pol

/pɑl/

short o

y

/ɪ/

short y

tech

/tɛk/

short e

nic

/nɪk/

short i

Meaning

an institute or college that offers technical and vocational education

Sound Reference

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pol=/pɑl/(policy) + y=/ɪ/(gym) + tech=/tɛk/(technology) + nic=/nɪk/(picnic)

Example

She studies mechanical engineering at a polytechnic.