How to Pronounce "politician"
word
pah-luh-TI-shuhn
po-li-TI-shuhn
Definition
A politician is a person who works in politics, usually as an elected official or someone who influences laws and decisions in government.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌpɑɫəˈtɪʃən/
British English
/pˌɒlɪtˈɪʃən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pah-luh-TI-shuhn
UK
po-li-TI-shuhn
Listen in Context
The politician spoke at the school.
A politician makes decisions for the country.
Many people want to become a politician.
You can't always trust what a politician says during elections.