How to pronounce palagi
Say it like PAH-lung-ee. Palagi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAH).
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- PAH
- lung
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Palagi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- lungKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of palagi
American and British speakers say palagi in essentially the same way: /ˈpɑləŋi/ in the US and /ˈpɑːləŋi/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAH-lung-ee.
What does palagi mean?
- A white person; a Caucasian.
Where does palagi come from?
From Samoan pālagi, variant of papālagi (“white person, European”).
Questions about saying palagi
How do you pronounce palagi?
Say PAH-lung-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑləŋi/. In British English it is /ˈpɑːləŋi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in palagi?
Palagi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAH). Broken into parts: PAH · lung · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say palagi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɑləŋi/ and the British form is /ˈpɑːləŋi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.