How to Pronounce Politesse

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

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/pɒlɪˈtɛs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “politesse”

"politesse" has 4 syllables: pol-it-ess-e. It rhymes with boletus and hippolytus, if that helps it stick.

What does politesse mean?

noun

  1. Civility, politeness, courtesy or gallantry; or an instance of this.

Words that rhyme with politesse

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

boletushippolytusscolytus

Related words

gallantrychivalrycivilitypolitenesscivillitygentrycourtesymannerliness

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "politesse"?▾

"Politesse" has 4 syllables: pol · it · ess · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "politesse"?▾

The IPA transcription of "politesse" is /pɒlɪˈtɛs/.

What does "politesse" mean?▾

Politesse: Civility, politeness, courtesy or gallantry; or an instance of this.

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