How to Pronounce "politics"
word
/ˈpɑɫəˌtɪks/
PAH-luh-tiks
/pˈɒlətˌɪks/
PO-luh-tiks
Definition
Politics is the activity of governing a country, city, or group, and the ideas and decisions connected to power, laws, and public affairs. It can also mean the political opinions or conflicts that influence how people and institutions act.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɑɫəˌtɪks/
British English
/pˈɒlətˌɪks/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAH-luh-tiks
UK
PO-luh-tiks
Listen in Context
My brother studies politics at university.
We do not talk about politics at dinner.
She wants to go into politics one day.
I’m tired of politics taking over every family conversation.