To pronounce "polity", say POL-ity — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpɑ.lɪ.ti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈpɑ.lɪ.ti/
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"polity" has 2 syllables: pol-ity. It rhymes with quality and frivolity, if that helps it stick.
noun
“Different nations have different forms of polities, from provinces and states to territories and municipalities.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Polity" has 2 syllables: pol · ity.
The IPA transcription of "polity" is /ˈpɑ.lɪ.ti/.
Polity: An organizational structure of the government of a state, church, etc.
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