How to Pronounce "politburo"
word
PAH-luht-byoo-roh
puh-LIT-byoo-ROH
Definition
A politicburo is the main decision-making committee of a communist party, especially in countries like the former Soviet Union or China.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɑɫətˌbjʊɹoʊ
British English
pˌɒlɪtbjˈʊɹəʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAH-luht-byoo-roh
UK
puh-LIT-byoo-ROH
Listen in Context
The politburo meets to make important decisions for the country.
The Soviet Union had a powerful politburo.
China's Communist Party is led by its politburo.
Rumors about changes in the politburo often signal shifts in national policy.