How to pronounce palaces
Say it like PAL-uh-suz. Palaces has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAL).
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- PAL
- uh
- suz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Palaces pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- suzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of palaces
American and British speakers say palaces in essentially the same way: /ˈpæləsəz/ in the US and /ˈpæləsəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAL-uh-suz.
What does palaces mean?
- plural of palace How to pronounce palace
- third-person singular simple present indicative of palace How to pronounce palace
Questions about saying palaces
How do you pronounce palaces?
Say PAL-uh-suz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpæləsəz/. In British English it is /ˈpæləsəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in palaces?
Palaces has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAL). Broken into parts: PAL · uh · suz.
Do Americans and Brits say palaces the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpæləsəz/ and the British form is /ˈpæləsəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.