How to pronounce pollster
Say it like POHL-ster. Pollster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POHL).
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- POHL
- ster
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pollster 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.
- sterKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of pollster
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POHL-stuh.
What does pollster mean?
- A professional who conducts or analyzes opinion polls.“Trump didn't like the results of the polls, so he fired the pollsters.”
Where does pollster come from?
From poll + -ster.
Words that rhyme with pollster
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pollster.
Questions about saying pollster
How do you pronounce pollster?
Say POHL-ster. The American pronunciation is /ˈpoʊlstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpəʊlstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pollster?
Pollster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POHL). Broken into parts: POHL · ster.
Is pollster pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpəʊlstə/ (POHL-stuh).