How to pronounce poleyn
Say it like POH-layn. Poleyn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH).
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- POH
- layn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Poleyn 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.
- laynGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of poleyn
American and British speakers say poleyn in essentially the same way: /ˈpoʊˌleɪn/ in the US and /ˈpɒlɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: POL-in.
What does poleyn mean?
- Rare form of poulaine (“(shoe with a) pointed toe”).
Where does poleyn come from?
From Middle English polein(e) (“knee armor”), from Anglo-Norman polein (“knee armor”).
Questions about saying poleyn
How do you pronounce poleyn?
Say POH-layn. The American pronunciation is /ˈpoʊˌleɪn/. In British English it is /ˈpɒlɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in poleyn?
Poleyn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH). Broken into parts: POH · layn.
Do Americans and Brits say poleyn the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpoʊˌleɪn/ and the British form is /ˈpɒlɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.