How to pronounce palanquin
Say it like pal-un-KEEN. Palanquin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KEEN).
- pal
- un
- KEEN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Palanquin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- palGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KEENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of palanquin
American and British speakers say palanquin in essentially the same way: /ˌpælənˈkin/ in the US and /ˌpælənˈkiːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: pal-un-KEEN.
What does palanquin mean?
- Synonym of litter, any similar vehicle open or closed, human or animal-borne, particularly (historical) in colonial Asian contexts.
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Words that rhyme with palanquin
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of palanquin.
Questions about saying palanquin
How do you pronounce palanquin?
Say pal-un-KEEN. The American pronunciation is /ˌpælənˈkin/. In British English it is /ˌpælənˈkiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in palanquin?
Palanquin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KEEN). Broken into parts: pal · un · KEEN.
Do Americans and Brits say palanquin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpælənˈkin/ and the British form is /ˌpælənˈkiːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.