Politics is pronounced POL-ə-tiks (IPA /ˈpɑːlətɪks/). Stress the first syllable — 'POL-uh-tiks'.
IPA: /ˈpɑːlətɪks/
Syllables: POL · ə · tiks
Common ESL mistake: Learners say 'po-LIT-iks' stressing the middle syllable.
Tip: Stress the first syllable — 'POL-uh-tiks'.