How to pronounce poll
Say it like POHL. Poll is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- POHL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Poll 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.
American vs British pronunciation of poll
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POHL.
What does poll mean?
- an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people
- the top of the head
- the part of the head between the ears
- get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions
- vote in an election at a polling station
- get the votes of
Where does poll come from?
Meaning "collection of votes" is first recorded 1625, from the notion of "counting heads".
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with poll
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Words that sound like poll
Questions about saying poll
How do you pronounce poll?
Say POHL. The American pronunciation is /poʊl/. In British English it is /pəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in poll?
Poll is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: POHL.
Is poll 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 /pəʊl/ (POHL).
What words sound the same as poll?
Poll sounds the same as pole in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.