How To Pronounce Poll
poll
How To Say Poll Phonetically
Say the part in capitals loudest. This plain spelling is a guide; the IPA above is exact.
In British English, poll is pronounced /pəʊl/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [pʰəʊɫ]. In American English, it is pronounced /poʊl/.
Poll has one syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Poll has one syllable in British English.
Words That Rhyme With Poll
Transcription Tips For Poll
- Rule 1
Double Letters
Double letters usually realise one sound. There are some cases where double letters realise two sounds, which usually happens with cc and zz.
letter /ˈlet.ə/bigger /ˈbɪɡ.ə/manner /ˈmæn.ə/
Here. Poll /pəʊl/
- Rule 2
No Stress Mark On One Syllable
When transcribing a monosyllabic word in isolation, do not place the stress marker on it, because monosyllabic words are inherently stressed. It is wrong to write /ˈrʌf/.
rough /rʌf/
Here. Poll /pəʊl/
Questions About Poll
How do you say poll phonetically?
Poll sounds like POHL in British English, and the same in American English. The part in capitals is stressed.
How do you pronounce poll in British English?
In British English, poll is pronounced /pəʊl/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [pʰəʊɫ].
How do you pronounce poll in American English?
In American English, poll is pronounced /poʊl/.
Do British and American English pronounce poll the same way?
No. British English has /pəʊl/ and American English has /poʊl/.
Syllables And Tree Diagram Of Poll
Poll has one syllable. See how poll divides into syllables, its syllable structure and its tree diagram in the Adroit Phonology App.
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