How to pronounce palest
Say it like PAY-lust. Palest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY).
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- PAY
- lust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Palest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of palest
American and British speakers say palest in essentially the same way: /ˈpeɪləst/ in the US and /ˈpeɪləst/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAY-lust.
What does palest mean?
- superlative form of pale: most pale How to pronounce pale
Where does palest come from?
From pale + -est.
Questions about saying palest
How do you pronounce palest?
Say PAY-lust. The American pronunciation is /ˈpeɪləst/. In British English it is /ˈpeɪləst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in palest?
Palest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY). Broken into parts: PAY · lust.
Do Americans and Brits say palest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpeɪləst/ and the British form is /ˈpeɪləst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.