How to pronounce flagpole
Say it like FLAG-pohl. Flagpole has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAG).
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- FLAG
- pohl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flagpole pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- pohlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of flagpole
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FLAG-pohl.
What does flagpole mean?
- A tall pole up which one or more flags may be raised and flown.
- To exit a country momentarily and reenter, usually in order to satisfy immigration requirements.
Where does flagpole come from?
From flag + pole.
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Questions about saying flagpole
How do you pronounce flagpole?
Say FLAG-pohl. The American pronunciation is /ˈflæɡˌpoʊl/. In British English it is /ˈflæɡˌpəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flagpole?
Flagpole has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAG). Broken into parts: FLAG · pohl.
Is flagpole pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈflæɡˌpəʊl/ (FLAG-pohl).