How to pronounce lapalissade
Say it like luh-pal-ih-SAHD. Lapalissade has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SAHD).
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- luh
- pal
- ih
- SAHD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lapalissade pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- palGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SAHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does lapalissade mean?
- An obvious, self-evident truth, especially humorously so; a tautology or truism.
Where does lapalissade come from?
From French lapalissade, equivalent to Jacques de la Palice (a French nobleman and military officer) + -ade; see Lapalissian for more.
Words that rhyme with lapalissade
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Questions about saying lapalissade
How do you pronounce lapalissade?
Say luh-pal-ih-SAHD. The American pronunciation is /ləˌpælɪˈsɑd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lapalissade?
Lapalissade has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SAHD). Broken into parts: luh · pal · ih · SAHD.