How to pronounce populace
Say it like POP-yuh-lus. Populace has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POP).
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- POP
- yuh
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Populace pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of populace
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POP-yuh-lus.
What does populace mean?
- The common people of a nation.“The populace despised their ignorant leader.”
- The inhabitants of a country or one of its administrative divisions (such as a state, province, or county).
Where does populace come from?
Borrowed from Middle French populace, from Italian popolaccio, from popolo + -accio (“pejorative suffix”), from Latin populus.
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Questions about saying populace
How do you pronounce populace?
Say POP-yuh-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑpjələs/. In British English it is /ˈpɒpjʊləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in populace?
Populace has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POP). Broken into parts: POP · yuh · lus.
Is populace 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 /ˈpɒpjʊləs/ (POP-yuh-lus).
What words sound the same as populace?
Populace sounds the same as populous in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.