How to pronounce poler
Say it like POH-ler. Poler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH).
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US American/ˈpoʊlər/POH-ler
UK British/ˈpəʊlə/POH-luh
- POH
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Poler 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.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of poler
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POH-luh.
What does poler mean?
noun
- One who propels a boat using a pole.
- A horse harnessed alongside the shaft or pole of a vehicle.
Where does poler come from?
From pole + -er.
Questions about saying poler
How do you pronounce poler?
Say POH-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈpoʊlər/. In British English it is /ˈpəʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in poler?
Poler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH). Broken into parts: POH · ler.
Is poler pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpəʊlə/ (POH-luh).