How to pronounce palatial
Say it like puh-LAY-shul. Palatial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY).
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- puh
- LAY
- shul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Palatial 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.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of palatial
American and British speakers say palatial in essentially the same way: /pəˈleɪʃəl/ in the US and /pəˈleɪʃəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: puh-LAY-shul.
What does palatial mean?
- Of or relating to a palace.
- On a grand scale; with very rich furnishings.“The home where he lived was palatial.”
Where does palatial come from?
Borrowed from French palatial, formed from the root of Latin palātium (“a palace”), from Palātium (“Palatine Hill”).
Words that rhyme with palatial
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of palatial.
Questions about saying palatial
How do you pronounce palatial?
Say puh-LAY-shul. The American pronunciation is /pəˈleɪʃəl/. In British English it is /pəˈleɪʃəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in palatial?
Palatial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY). Broken into parts: puh · LAY · shul.
Do Americans and Brits say palatial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pəˈleɪʃəl/ and the British form is /pəˈleɪʃəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.