How to Pronounce Polish

To pronounce "polish", say POL-ish — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpɒlɪʃ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈpɒlɪʃ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “polish”

"polish" has 2 syllables: pol-ish. It rhymes with demolish and abolish, if that helps it stick.

What does polish mean?

noun

A substance used to polish.
“A good silver polish will remove tarnish easily.”
Cleanliness; smoothness, shininess.
“The floor was waxed to a high polish.”

verb

To shine; to make a surface very smooth or shiny by rubbing, cleaning, or grinding.
“He polished up the chrome until it gleamed.”
To refine; remove imperfections from.
“The band has polished its performance since the last concert.”

Synonyms

class elegance panache refinement style finish sheen shine hone perfect

Words that rhyme with polish

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

demolish abolish tallish drollish goloshe smallish golosh collish balazs fallish halasz kalisz

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "polish"?▾

"Polish" has 2 syllables: pol · ish.

What is the IPA transcription of "polish"?▾

The IPA transcription of "polish" is /ˈpɒlɪʃ/.

What does "polish" mean?▾

Polish: A substance used to polish.

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