How to Pronounce "pole"
word
/ˈpoʊɫ/
pohl
/pˈəʊl/
pohl
Definition
A pole is a long, thin piece of wood, metal, or another material, often used to hold something up. It can also mean either end of the Earth, a magnet, or another object with two opposite ends.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpoʊɫ/
British English
/pˈəʊl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pohl
UK
pohl
Listen in Context
The dog is tied to a pole in the yard.
They put the flag on a tall pole.
The Earth has a North Pole and a South Pole.
Be careful — that metal pole is loose.