How do you pronounce "polis"?

In American English: /ˈpoʊləs/ (POHL-uhs). In British English: /pˈəʊliz/ (P-ohl). In Canadian English: /ˈpoʊləs/ (POHL-uhs). In Australian English: /pˈəʊliz/ (P-ohl).

Is "polis" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpoʊləs/ (POHL-uhs), while in British English it's /pˈəʊliz/ (P-ohl).

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polis

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/ˈpoʊləs/

POHL-uhs

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poʊlpo·əslis

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