How to Pronounce "polar"
word
/ˈpoʊɫɝ/
POH-lur
/pˈəʊlɐ/
POH-luh
Definition
Related to the North or South Pole, or having two opposite qualities. In science, it can also refer to molecules with a positive and negative end.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpoʊɫɝ/
British English
/pˈəʊlɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
POH-lur
UK
POH-luh
Listen in Context
I’ve always wanted to see the polar lights in person.
These two politicians take polar approaches to the problem.
A polar bear lives in the Arctic.
The scientist studied polar climates.