How to Pronounce Politeness

To pronounce "politeness", say POL-it-en-ess — 4 syllables, IPA /pəˈlaɪtnəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/pəˈlaɪtnəs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “politeness”

"politeness" has 4 syllables: pol-it-en-ess. It rhymes with tightness and rightness, if that helps it stick.

What does politeness mean?

noun

  1. The quality of being polite.

Synonyms

affabilitycivilitycourtesycourtlinessetiquette

Antonyms

impolitenessrudeness

Words that rhyme with politeness

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tightnessrightnesstritenessbrightnesswhitenesslightnessforthrightnessslightness

Related words

civilitynicenesscourtesycourteousnessdecencycomityfriendlinesskindness

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "politeness"?▾

"Politeness" has 4 syllables: pol · it · en · ess.

What is the IPA transcription of "politeness"?▾

The IPA transcription of "politeness" is /pəˈlaɪtnəs/.

What does "politeness" mean?▾

Politeness: The quality of being polite.

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