How to pronounce polites
Say it like puh-LYTS. Polites has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LYTS).
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- puh
- LYTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polites 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.
- LYTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of polites
American and British speakers say polites in essentially the same way: /pəˈlaɪts/ in the US and /pəˈlaɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: puh-LYTS.
What does polites mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of polite How to pronounce polite
Words that rhyme with polites
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of polites.
Questions about saying polites
How do you pronounce polites?
Say puh-LYTS. The American pronunciation is /pəˈlaɪts/. In British English it is /pəˈlaɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polites?
Polites has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LYTS). Broken into parts: puh · LYTS.
Do Americans and Brits say polites the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pəˈlaɪts/ and the British form is /pəˈlaɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.