How to pronounce polices
Say it like puh-LEE-siz. Polices has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE).
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- puh
- LEE
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polices 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.
- LEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of polices
American and British speakers say polices in essentially the same way: /pəˈlisɪz/ in the US and /pəˈliːsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: puh-LEE-siz.
What does polices mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of police How to pronounce police
Questions about saying polices
How do you pronounce polices?
Say puh-LEE-siz. The American pronunciation is /pəˈlisɪz/. In British English it is /pəˈliːsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polices?
Polices has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE). Broken into parts: puh · LEE · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say polices the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pəˈlisɪz/ and the British form is /pəˈliːsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.