How to pronounce polster
Say it like POHL-ster. Polster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POHL).
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- POHL
- ster
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polster 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 polster
- 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 polster mean?
- A clump of moss; a glacier mouse.
Where does polster come from?
From German Polster (“cushion”).
Words that rhyme with polster
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of polster.
Questions about saying polster
How do you pronounce polster?
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 polster?
Polster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POHL). Broken into parts: POHL · ster.
Is polster 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).