How to Pronounce Pollute

To pronounce "pollute", say POLL-ut-e — 3 syllables, IPA /pəˈljuːt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/pəˈljuːt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pollute”

"pollute" has 3 syllables: poll-ut-e. It rhymes with astute and dispute, if that helps it stick.

What does pollute mean?

verb

To make something harmful, especially by the addition of some unwanted product.
“The factory polluted the river when it cleaned its tanks.”
To make something or somewhere less suitable for some activity, especially by the introduction of some unnatural factor.
“The lights from the stadium polluted the night sky, and we couldn't see the stars.”

adjective

Polluted; defiled.

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Words that rhyme with pollute

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

astute dispute acute destitute refute constitute brute moot bruit pursuit attribute substitute

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pollute"?▾

"Pollute" has 3 syllables: poll · ut · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "pollute"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pollute" is /pəˈljuːt/.

What does "pollute" mean?▾

Pollute: To make something harmful, especially by the addition of some unwanted product.

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