How to pronounce palate
Say it like PAL-ut. Palate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAL).
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- PAL
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Palate 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.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of palate
American and British speakers say palate in essentially the same way: /ˈpælət/ in the US and /ˈpælət/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAL-ut.
What does palate mean?
- A part associated with the mouth of certain invertebrates, somewhat analogous to the palate of vertebrates.
- The hypopharynx of an insect.
- A projection in the throat of certain bilabiate flowers as the snapdragon.
Where does palate come from?
From Middle English palate, from Latin palātum (“roof of the mouth, palate”), perhaps of Etruscan origin.
Words that rhyme with palate
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Words that sound like palate
Questions about saying palate
How do you pronounce palate?
Say PAL-ut. The American pronunciation is /ˈpælət/. In British English it is /ˈpælət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in palate?
Palate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAL). Broken into parts: PAL · ut.
Do Americans and Brits say palate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpælət/ and the British form is /ˈpælət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as palate?
Palate sounds the same as palette, pallet in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.