How to Pronounce Political

To pronounce "political", say pol-IT-ic-al — 4 syllables, IPA /pəˈɫɪtəkəɫ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/pəˈɫɪtəkəɫ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/pəlˈɪtɪkəl/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “political”

Break "political" into 4 beats and lean on "IT" — that's the stressed one.

What does political mean?

adjective

  1. Concerning or relating to politics, the art and process of governing.
  2. Concerning a polity or its administrative components.

noun

  1. A political agent or officer.
  2. A publication focusing on politics.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "political"?▾

To pronounce "political", say pol-IT-ic-al — 4 syllables, IPA /pəˈɫɪtəkəɫ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "political"?▾

"Political" has 4 syllables: pol · it · ic · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "political"?▾

The IPA transcription of "political" is /pəˈɫɪtəkəɫ/.

What does "political" mean?▾

Political: Concerning or relating to politics, the art and process of governing.

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