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pollster

/ˈpoʊlstɚ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.47 in modern English

Syllables
poll-ster
IPA
/ˈpoʊlstɚ/
10
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A professional who conducts or analyzes opinion polls.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Etymology tree English poll Proto-West Germanic *-astrijā Old English -estre Middle English -estere English -ster English pollster From poll + -ster.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈpoʊlstɚ/

Inflected Forms

pollsters (plural)

Derived Forms

pollstress

Synonyms

poll taker headcounter canvasser

Rhymes With

bolster holster polster upholster

Questions

How do you pronounce pollster?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈpoʊlstɚ/.
What does pollster mean?
A professional who conducts or analyzes opinion polls.
Where does pollster come from?
Etymology tree English poll Proto-West Germanic *-astrijā Old English -estre Middle English -estere English -ster English pollster From poll + -ster.

How to pronounce pollster

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