How to Pronounce “polite”
word
/pəˈɫaɪt/
puh-LYT
/pəlˈaɪt/
puh-LYT
IPA Transcription
American English
/pəˈɫaɪt/
British English
/pəlˈaɪt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
puh-LYT
UK
puh-LYT
Listen in Context
The children were very polite to their teacher.
Please be polite when you ask for help.
He gave a polite smile and said hello.
She was polite, but I could tell she wanted the conversation to end.