How to pronounce polling
Say it like POH-ling. Polling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH).
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- POH
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of polling
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POH-ling.
What does polling mean?
- present participle and gerund of poll How to pronounce poll
- The action of taking a poll.
- A technique that continually interrogates a peripheral or service to see if it has data to transfer.
- the process of voting in an election.
Words that rhyme with polling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of polling.
Questions about saying polling
How do you pronounce polling?
Say POH-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈpoʊlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpəʊlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polling?
Polling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH). Broken into parts: POH · ling.
Is polling 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 /ˈpəʊlɪŋ/ (POH-ling).