How to pronounce policymaking
Say it like PAH-luh-see-may-king. Policymaking has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAH).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce policymaking. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- PAH
- luh
- see
- may
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Policymaking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- mayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of policymaking
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POL-uh-see-may-king.
What does policymaking mean?
- The formulation of policies.
Where does policymaking come from?
From policy + making.
Questions about saying policymaking
How do you pronounce policymaking?
Say PAH-luh-see-may-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑləsiˌmeɪkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpɒləsiˌmeɪkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in policymaking?
Policymaking has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAH). Broken into parts: PAH · luh · see · may · king.
Is policymaking 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 /ˈpɒləsiˌmeɪkɪŋ/ (POL-uh-see-may-king).