To pronounce "poleis", say POL-eis — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpɒleɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈpɒleɪz/
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"poleis" has 2 syllables: pol-eis. It rhymes with pollies and polys, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: pollies, polys — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Poleis" has 2 syllables: pol · eis.
The IPA transcription of "poleis" is /ˈpɒleɪz/.
Poleis: A Greek city-state.
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