How to Pronounce "polonius"
word
pəˈɫoʊniəs
puh-LOH-nee-uhs
pəˈləʊniəs
puh-LOH-nee-uhs
Definition
Polonius is a character in William Shakespeare’s play 'Hamlet'. He is the chief advisor to the king and the father of Ophelia and Laertes.
IPA Transcription
American English
pəˈɫoʊniəs
British English
pəˈləʊniəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
puh-LOH-nee-uhs
UK
puh-LOH-nee-uhs
Listen in Context
Polonius is a famous character in Shakespeare's 'Hamlet'.
Polonius is the father of Ophelia and Laertes.
The king listens to Polonius's advice.
Sometimes people joke that someone talks like Polonius when they go on too long.