How to pronounce politburo
Say it like POL-ut-byuur-oh. Politburo has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POL).
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- POL
- ut
- byuur
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Politburo 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.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- byuurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of politburo
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POL-it-byoor-oh.
What does politburo mean?
- The governing council and chief policymaking body of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union and other Marxist-Leninist political systems.
Questions about saying politburo
How do you pronounce politburo?
Say POL-ut-byuur-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑlətˌbjʊroʊ/. In British English it is /ˈpɒlɪtˌbjʊərəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in politburo?
Politburo has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POL). Broken into parts: POL · ut · byuur · oh.
Is politburo 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 /ˈpɒlɪtˌbjʊərəʊ/ (POL-it-byoor-oh).