How to pronounce poles
Say it like POHLZ. Poles is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- POHLZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Poles pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POHLZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of poles
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POHLZ.
What does poles mean?
- plural of pole How to pronounce pole“The distance between the poles was three feet.”
- third-person singular simple present indicative of pole How to pronounce pole
Words that rhyme with poles
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Words that sound like poles
Questions about saying poles
How do you pronounce poles?
Say POHLZ. The American pronunciation is /poʊlz/. In British English it is /pəʊlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in poles?
Poles is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: POHLZ.
Is poles 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 /pəʊlz/ (POHLZ).
What words sound the same as poles?
Poles sounds the same as polls in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.