How to pronounce poleis
Say it like POL-ayz. Poleis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POL).
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US American/ˈpɑleɪz/POL-ayz
UK British/ˈpɒleɪz/POL-ayz
- POL
- ayz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Poleis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ayzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of poleis
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POL-ayz.
What does poleis mean?
noun
- plural of polis How to pronounce polis
Questions about saying poleis
How do you pronounce poleis?
Say POL-ayz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑleɪz/. In British English it is /ˈpɒleɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in poleis?
Poleis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POL). Broken into parts: POL · ayz.
Is poleis pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈpɒleɪz/ (POL-ayz).