To pronounce "polite", say POL-it-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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POL-it-e
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"polite" has 3 syllables: pol-it-e. It rhymes with insight and light, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Polite" has 3 syllables: pol · it · e.
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