How to Pronounce Politician

To pronounce "politician", say POL-it-ic-ian — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪʃ.ən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪʃ.ən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “politician”

"politician" has 4 syllables: pol-it-ic-ian. It rhymes with disposition and cognition, if that helps it stick.

What does politician mean?

noun

  1. One engaged in politics, especially an elected or appointed government official.

    “Politicians should serve the country's interest.”

  2. Specifically, one who regards elected political office as a career.

    “Unlike the other candidates, I'm not a politician.”

Words that rhyme with politician

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dispositioncognitionambitioneruditionadmonitionvolitioncompositionrecognitionjuxtapositionapparitionpositionacquisition

Related words

polpoliticopolicymakerstatesmanshippoliticalpoliticpoliticsstatesman

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "politician"?▾

"Politician" has 4 syllables: pol · it · ic · ian.

What is the IPA transcription of "politician"?▾

The IPA transcription of "politician" is /ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪʃ.ən/.

What does "politician" mean?▾

Politician: One engaged in politics, especially an elected or appointed government official.

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