Polyp has 2 syllables and the stress is on the first syllable.
| # | Sentence | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | I'm afraid I have a polyp in my nose. | |
| 2. | In the case of stony or hard corals, these polyp conglomerates grow, die, and endlessly repeat the cycle over time, slowly laying the limestone foundation for coral reefs and giving shape to the familiar corals that reside there. Because of this cycle of growth, death, and regeneration among individual polyps, many coral colonies can live for a very long time. |