How to pronounce pala
Say it like PAY-luh. Pala has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY).
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- PAY
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pala pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pala
American and British speakers say pala in essentially the same way: /ˈpeɪlə/ in the US and /ˈpeɪlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAY-luh.
What does pala mean?
- A part of an insect's leg that is spade-shaped and can be used as a scoop for feeding.
- An Odisha art form consisting of Puranic texts expressed through music and dance.
Where does pala come from?
From Latin pāla. Doublet of peel.
Words that rhyme with pala
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pala.
Questions about saying pala
How do you pronounce pala?
Say PAY-luh. The American pronunciation is /ˈpeɪlə/. In British English it is /ˈpeɪlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pala?
Pala has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY). Broken into parts: PAY · luh.
Do Americans and Brits say pala the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpeɪlə/ and the British form is /ˈpeɪlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.