How to pronounce Political in English

Political is pronounced pə-LIT-ə-kəl (IPA /pəˈlɪtɪkəl/). Stress 'LIT' in the middle — 'puh-LIT-i-kul'.

IPA: /pəˈlɪtɪkəl/

Syllables: pə · LIT · ə · kəl

Common ESL mistake: Learners keep 'politics' stress, saying 'POL-it-ic-al'.

Tip: Stress 'LIT' in the middle — 'puh-LIT-i-kul'.

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