How to Pronounce Polo

To pronounce "polo", say POL-o — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpəʊləʊ/. 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

/ˈpəʊləʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “polo”

"polo" has 2 syllables: pol-o. It rhymes with holo- and nolo, if that helps it stick.

What does polo mean?

noun

  1. A ball game where two teams of players on horseback use long-handled mallets to propel the ball along the ground and into their opponent's goal.
  2. The ice polo, one of the ancestors of ice hockey; a similar game played on the ice, or on a prepared floor, by players wearing skates.

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Words that rhyme with polo

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holo-nolocolo-bartolocaraccioloceravolocholo

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "polo"?▾

"Polo" has 2 syllables: pol · o.

What is the IPA transcription of "polo"?▾

The IPA transcription of "polo" is /ˈpəʊləʊ/.

What does "polo" mean?▾

Polo: A ball game where two teams of players on horseback use long-handled mallets to propel the ball along the ground and into their opponent's goal.

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