How to pronounce palaestra
Say it like puh-LES-truh. Palaestra has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LES).
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- puh
- LES
- truh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Palaestra pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of palaestra
American and British speakers say palaestra in essentially the same way: /pəˈlɛstrə/ in the US and /pəˈliːstrə/ in the UK.
British respelling: puh-LEE-struh.
What does palaestra mean?
- An arena for literal or figurative combat; a battlefield.
Questions about saying palaestra
How do you pronounce palaestra?
Say puh-LES-truh. The American pronunciation is /pəˈlɛstrə/. In British English it is /pəˈliːstrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in palaestra?
Palaestra has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LES). Broken into parts: puh · LES · truh.
Do Americans and Brits say palaestra the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pəˈlɛstrə/ and the British form is /pəˈliːstrə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.