To pronounce "policymaking", say POL-icym-ak-ing — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"policymaking" has 4 syllables: pol-icym-ak-ing. It rhymes with breathtaking and undertaking, if that helps it stick.
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"Policymaking" has 4 syllables: pol · icym · ak · ing.
Policymaking: The formulation of policies.
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