Pronunciation: [pˈə͡ʊlz ɒvðɪ ˈɜːθ] (IPA) 
The correct spelling of the term "poles of the earth" is /polz ʌv ði ɜrθ/. The word "poles" is spelled with a silent "e" at the end, as is typical with English words that end in "le". The "o" in "poles" is pronounced as /oʊ/, a diphthong that combines the sounds of "oh" and "oo". "Earth" is spelled as it sounds, with the "a" being pronounced as /ɜr/ and the "th" at the end as /ð/.
The "poles of the earth" refer to the two opposite points on the planet where its rotational axis intersects the surface. These are the North Pole and the South Pole.
The North Pole is located at the northernmost point of the planet, situated in the Arctic Ocean. It is the point of the earth's axis where it emerges from the surface and extends towards space. At this point, all lines of longitude converge, and the latitude is defined as 90 degrees north. The North Pole experiences unique characteristics such as constant daylight in summers and complete darkness in winters due to the tilt of the earth's axis.
On the other hand, the South Pole is found at the southernmost point on the earth's surface, situated in Antarctica. It is the point where the earth's axis emerges from the surface towards space and is 90 degrees south in terms of latitude. Similarly to the North Pole, the lines of longitude converge at the South Pole as well. However, unlike the North Pole, this region experiences six months of continuous daylight followed by six months of complete darkness due to its position in the Southern Hemisphere.
The poles of the earth are critical geographical features that play a significant role in global climate patterns and ecosystems. They are characterized by extreme cold temperatures, vast ice sheets, and unique wildlife adapted to these harsh environments. Additionally, the poles serve as important research sites for scientists studying climate change, glaciology, and various fields of geoscience.
The two points in which the axis of the earth meets the surface- that nearest to Europe is called the north pole, and that most remote the south pole.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
