How to pronounce polje
Say it like POHL-jee. Polje has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POHL).
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- POHL
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polje pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of polje
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POHL-jee.
What does polje mean?
- An extensive depression having a flat floor and steep walls but no outflowing surface stream and found in a region having karst topography (as in parts of Yugoslavia).
Where does polje come from?
From a Slavic language, ultimately from Proto-Slavic *poľe (“field”).
Questions about saying polje
How do you pronounce polje?
Say POHL-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpoʊldʒi/. In British English it is /ˈpəʊldʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polje?
Polje has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POHL). Broken into parts: POHL · jee.
Is polje 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 /ˈpəʊldʒi/ (POHL-jee).