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