How to pronounce polack
Say it like POH-lak. Polack has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈpoʊlæk/POH-lak
UK British/ˈpəʊlæk/POH-lak
- POH
- lak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polack pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lakKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of polack
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POH-lak.
What does polack mean?
noun
- a person of Polish descent
Questions about saying polack
How do you pronounce polack?
Say POH-lak. The American pronunciation is /ˈpoʊlæk/. In British English it is /ˈpəʊlæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polack?
Polack has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH). Broken into parts: POH · lak.
Is polack 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 /ˈpəʊlæk/ (POH-lak).