How to Pronounce "political"
word
/pəˈɫɪtəkəɫ/
puh-LI-di-kuhl
/pəlˈɪtɪkəl/
puh-LI-ti-kuhl
Definition
Related to politics, government, public decisions, or the way power works in society. It can describe ideas, systems, actions, problems, or people connected with these areas.
IPA Transcription
American English
/pəˈɫɪtəkəɫ/
British English
/pəlˈɪtɪkəl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
puh-LI-di-kuhl
UK
puh-LI-ti-kuhl
Listen in Context
She studies political history at university.
The news is about a political problem in the city.
He avoids political discussions at dinner.
Things got political fast once they started talking about taxes.