How to Pronounce "polish"
word
/ˈpɑɫɪʃ/, /ˈpoʊɫɪʃ/
PAH-lish, POH-lish
/ˈpɒlɪʃ/, /ˈpəʊlɪʃ/
PO-lish, POH-lish
Definition
As a verb, to polish means to make something smooth, shiny, or more refined. As a noun, it can mean a substance used to make things shiny, such as shoe polish or nail polish.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɑɫɪʃ/, /ˈpoʊɫɪʃ/
British English
/ˈpɒlɪʃ/, /ˈpəʊlɪʃ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAH-lish, POH-lish
UK
PO-lish, POH-lish
Listen in Context
I polish my shoes every Sunday.
She used red polish on her nails.
This table needs more polish.
Your presentation is good, but you should polish the ending.