police

Syllables:
po·li·ce
3 syllables
police in syllables

About "police"

Syllables
3
Letters
6
Language
EN

How to Split "police" into Syllables

The word police is divided into 3 syllables: po·li·ce. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

  • po — 1st syllable
  • li — 2nd syllable
  • ce — 3rd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of police:

  • IPA: /pəˈliːs/

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📖 Definitions

  1. police pl (normally plural, singular police)
  2. There are nine Principles of Police:...7 To maintain at all times a relationship with the public that gives reality to the historic tradition that the police are the public and that the public are the police; the police being only members of the public who are paid to give full-time attention to duties which are incumbent on every citizen, in the interests of community welfare and existence.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle French police, from Latin polītīa (“state, government”), from Ancient Greek πολιτεία (politeía). Doublet of policy and polity. Inherited from Old Czech policě, from Proto-Slavic *polica. By surface analysis, půl +‎ -ice. Via Middle French police and Italian polizza from Ancient Greek ἀπόδειξις (apódeixis, “proof”). Borrowed from Late Latin polītīa (“state, government”), from Ancient Greek πολιτεία (politeía). Borrowed from Italian pol...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down police into syllables helps with:

  • Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
  • Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
  • Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
  • Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
  • Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare police with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word Syllables Division
police 3 po·li·ce
plaque 2 pla-que
Phyllis 2 phyl-lis
pillowcase 4 pil-low-ca-se
pillage 3 pil-la-ge

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to police:

Pol, pole, Polk, poll, polo, poly, polar, poles.

Frequently Asked Questions About "police"

How many syllables does "police" have?

police has 3 syllables: po·li·ce. The word is divided into 3 distinct sound units that make up the complete pronunciation.

Where is the stress in "police"?

The stress is on the first syllable: po. This means you emphasize the "po" part when pronouncing police.

How do you pronounce "police"?

police is pronounced as /pəˈliːs/ (IPA notation). The syllables are divided as: po·li·ce.

Is "police" easy to spell?

Breaking police into syllables helps with spelling: po·li·ce. By pronouncing each syllable separately, you can identify the letters more easily and avoid common spelling mistakes.

Why learn to divide "police" into syllables?

Learning syllable division helps with correct pronunciation, improved spelling, better reading fluency, and is useful for poetry and lyric writing where syllable counting matters. It's especially helpful for language learners.