How to Pronounce Polling

To pronounce "polling", say POLL-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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POLL-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “polling”

"polling" has 2 syllables: poll-ing. It rhymes with consoling and strolling, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: poling — easy to mix up when writing.

What does polling mean?

verb

  1. To take, record the votes of (an electorate).
  2. To solicit mock votes from (a person or group).

noun

  1. The action of taking a poll.
  2. A technique that continually interrogates a peripheral or service to see if it has data to transfer.

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Words that rhyme with polling

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consolingstrollingyowlingcontrollingcajolingextollingtollingrollinggrowlingpatrollingenrollingfoaling

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How many syllables are in "polling"?▾

"Polling" has 2 syllables: poll · ing.

What does "polling" mean?▾

Polling: To take, record the votes of (an electorate).

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