How to Pronounce "polishing"
word
/ˈpɑɫɪʃɪŋ/
PAH-lish-ing
/pˈɒlɪʃɪŋ/
POL-ish-ing
Definition
The act of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing it, or improving something to make it better or more refined.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɑɫɪʃɪŋ/
British English
/pˈɒlɪʃɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAH-lish-ing
UK
POL-ish-ing
Listen in Context
He spent an hour polishing his shoes.
The waiter is polishing the glasses.
She is polishing her speech for the presentation.
After polishing the table, it looked brand new.