How to pronounce policed
Say it like puh-LEEST. Policed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEEST).
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- puh
- LEEST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Policed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEESTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of policed
American and British speakers say policed in essentially the same way: /pəˈlist/ in the US and /pəˈliːst/ in the UK.
British respelling: puh-LEEST.
What does policed mean?
- simple past and past participle of police How to pronounce police
Words that rhyme with policed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of policed.
Questions about saying policed
How do you pronounce policed?
Say puh-LEEST. The American pronunciation is /pəˈlist/. In British English it is /pəˈliːst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in policed?
Policed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEEST). Broken into parts: puh · LEEST.
Do Americans and Brits say policed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pəˈlist/ and the British form is /pəˈliːst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.