How to pronounce polity
Say it like POL-uh-tee. Polity has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POL).
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- POL
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polity 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of polity
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: POL-ih-tee.
What does polity mean?
- Organizational structure and governance, especially of a state or a religion.“Church polity was a topic of fierce dispute in 17th-century Britain.”
- A politically organized unit, especially a nation of people, a class or ingroup that governs it, or the state ruled thereby.“New polities emerged in Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire.”
Words that rhyme with polity
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of polity.
Questions about saying polity
How do you pronounce polity?
Say POL-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑləti/. In British English it is /ˈpɒlɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polity?
Polity has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POL). Broken into parts: POL · uh · tee.
Is polity 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 /ˈpɒlɪti/ (POL-ih-tee).