How to Pronounce Police

To pronounce "police", say POL-ic-e — 3 syllables, IPA /[pəˈliːs]/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/[pəˈliːs]/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “police”

"police" has 3 syllables: pol-ic-e. It rhymes with nice and piece, if that helps it stick.

What does police mean?

noun

  1. A civil force granted the legal authority for law enforcement and maintaining public order.

    “Call the police!”

  2. A police officer.

verb

  1. To enforce the law and keep order among (a group).

    “Extra security was hired to police the crowd at the big game.”

  2. To clean up an area.

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Words that rhyme with police

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

nicepiecereleasefleececeasecreasepeacedecreaseshowpiecegreasemouthpiecedecease

Related words

constabularypatrollawlaw-enforcementcopsgardacarabinierigendarme

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "police"?▾

"Police" has 3 syllables: pol · ic · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "police"?▾

The IPA transcription of "police" is /[pəˈliːs]/.

What does "police" mean?▾

Police: A civil force granted the legal authority for law enforcement and maintaining public order.

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