How to pronounce pol
Say it like PAWL. Pol is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- PAWL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pol pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of pol
American and British speakers say pol in essentially the same way: /pɔl/ in the US and /pɒl/ in the UK.
British respelling: POL.
What does pol mean?
- A politician.
Where does pol come from?
Clipping of politician.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- politician
- politico
- political leader
Words that rhyme with pol
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pol.
Words that sound like pol
Questions about saying pol
How do you pronounce pol?
Say PAWL. The American pronunciation is /pɔl/. In British English it is /pɒl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pol?
Pol is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PAWL.
Do Americans and Brits say pol the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pɔl/ and the British form is /pɒl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as pol?
Pol sounds the same as Paul, pall in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.