How to Pronounce "poles apart"
expression
POHLZ uh-PART
PUHLZ uh-PAAT
Definition
Used to describe two things or people that are extremely different from each other, usually in opinions, attitudes, or characteristics.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpoʊɫz/ /əˈpɑɹt
British English
pˈəʊlz/ /ɐpˈɑːt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
POHLZ uh-PART
UK
PUHLZ uh-PAAT
Listen in Context
Our personalities are poles apart.
Their opinions on politics are poles apart.
These two colors are poles apart in style.
Even though we work together, our approaches are poles apart.