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.