How to pronounce polloi
Say it like pol-OY. Polloi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OY).
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- pol
- OY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polloi 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.
- OYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of polloi
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: pol-OY.
What does polloi mean?
- Alternative form of hoi polloi.
- Alternative form of Potloi.
Words that rhyme with polloi
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of polloi.
Questions about saying polloi
How do you pronounce polloi?
Say pol-OY. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɑˈlɔɪ/. In British English it is /ˌpɒˈlɔɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polloi?
Polloi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OY). Broken into parts: pol · OY.
Is polloi 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 /ˌpɒˈlɔɪ/ (pol-OY).