How to pronounce polis
Say it like POH-lus. Polis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH).
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- POH
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polis 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.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of polis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POH-lus.
What does polis mean?
- The police.
- A police officer.
Where does polis come from?
Borrowed from Scots polis.
Words that rhyme with polis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of polis.
Questions about saying polis
How do you pronounce polis?
Say POH-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈpoʊləs/. In British English it is /ˈpəʊləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polis?
Polis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH). Broken into parts: POH · lus.
Is polis pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈpəʊləs/ (POH-lus).