How to pronounce paladin
Say it like PAL-uh-din. Paladin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAL).
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- PAL
- uh
- din
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paladin 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.
- dinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of paladin
American and British speakers say paladin in essentially the same way: /ˈpælədɪn/ in the US and /ˈpælədɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAL-uh-din.
What does paladin mean?
- A heroic champion, especially a knight.
- A defender or advocate of a noble cause.
- Any of the twelve Companions of the court of Emperor Charlemagne.
Where does paladin come from?
Borrowed from French paladin, from Italian paladino, from Late Latin palātīnus (“palace officer”), derived from palātium (“palace”).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying paladin
How do you pronounce paladin?
Say PAL-uh-din. The American pronunciation is /ˈpælədɪn/. In British English it is /ˈpælədɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paladin?
Paladin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAL). Broken into parts: PAL · uh · din.
Do Americans and Brits say paladin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpælədɪn/ and the British form is /ˈpælədɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.