How to Pronounce "straw poll"

expression

ˈstɹɔ/ /ˈpoʊɫ

STRAW-pohl

stɹˈɔː/ /pɔl

straw-PAWL

Definition

A straw poll is an informal and quick vote to find out people's opinions or preferences about something.

American English

ˈstɹɔ/ /ˈpoʊɫ

British English

stɹˈɔː/ /pɔl

STRAW-pohl

straw-PAWL

Let's take a straw poll to see who wants pizza for lunch.

The teacher held a straw poll on the next class topic.

Before making a decision, we did a quick straw poll.

We ran a little straw poll at work—most people prefer starting earlier.