How to pronounce polecat
Say it like POHL-kat. Polecat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POHL).
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- POHL
- kat
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polecat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- katGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of polecat
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POHL-kat.
What does polecat mean?
- Any of several long-bodied mammals of the subfamilies Mustelinae and Ictonychinae, both in the weasel family Mustelidae.
- Notably, the European polecat, Mustela putorius.
- A skunk.
Where does polecat come from?
From Middle English polcat, pulkat, of uncertain origin.
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Questions about saying polecat
How do you pronounce polecat?
Say POHL-kat. The American pronunciation is /ˈpoʊlˌkæt/. In British English it is /ˈpəʊlkæt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polecat?
Polecat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POHL). Broken into parts: POHL · kat.
Is polecat 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 /ˈpəʊlkæt/ (POHL-kat).