How to Pronounce Polecats

To pronounce "polecats", say POL-ec-ats — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

POL-ec-ats

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💡 Tip for remembering “polecats”

"polecats" has 3 syllables: pol-ec-ats. It rhymes with aristocrats and plutocrats, if that helps it stick.

What does polecats mean?

noun

  1. A weasel-like animal of the genus Mustela.
  2. A skunk.

Words that rhyme with polecats

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aristocratsplutocratsspatscaveatslatsflatsbureaucratssplatsslatshabitatsformatsbrats

Related words

fitchfoumartskunkfoulmartskunksinsectivoresfoxesbullfinches

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "polecats"?▾

"Polecats" has 3 syllables: pol · ec · ats.

What does "polecats" mean?▾

Polecats: A weasel-like animal of the genus Mustela.

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