How to pronounce paletot
Say it like PAL-uh-toh. Paletot has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAL).
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- PAL
- uh
- toh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paletot 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of paletot
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PAL-ih-toh.
What does paletot mean?
- A women’s fitted jacket.
Where does paletot come from?
Borrowed from French paletot.
Questions about saying paletot
How do you pronounce paletot?
Say PAL-uh-toh. The American pronunciation is /ˈpæləˌtoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈpælɪtəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paletot?
Paletot has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAL). Broken into parts: PAL · uh · toh.
Is paletot pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈpælɪtəʊ/ (PAL-ih-toh).