How to pronounce policies
Say it like POL-uh-seez. Policies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POL).
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US American/ˈpɑləsiz/POL-uh-seez
UK British/ˈpɒlɪsiz/POL-ih-seez
- POL
- uh
- seez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Policies pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of policies
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POL-ih-seez.
What does policies mean?
noun
- plural of policy How to pronounce policy
- third-person singular simple present indicative of policy How to pronounce policy
Questions about saying policies
How do you pronounce policies?
Say POL-uh-seez. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑləsiz/. In British English it is /ˈpɒlɪsiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in policies?
Policies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POL). Broken into parts: POL · uh · seez.
Is policies pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈpɒlɪsiz/ (POL-ih-seez).