How to pronounce politician
Say it like pol-uh-TISH-un. Politician has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TISH).
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- pol
- uh
- TISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Politician pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- polGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of politician
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: pol-ih-TISH-un.
What does politician mean?
- a leader engaged in civil administration
- a person active in party politics
- a schemer who tries to gain advantage in an organization in sly or underhanded ways
Where does politician come from?
From politic + -ian.
Words that rhyme with politician
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of politician.
Questions about saying politician
How do you pronounce politician?
Say pol-uh-TISH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɑləˈtɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌpɒlɪˈtɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in politician?
Politician has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TISH). Broken into parts: pol · uh · TISH · un.
Is politician 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 /ˌpɒlɪˈtɪʃən/ (pol-ih-TISH-un).