How to pronounce palette
Say it like PAL-ut. Palette has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAL).
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- PAL
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Palette 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 palette
American and British speakers say palette in essentially the same way: /ˈpælət/ in the US and /ˈpælɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAL-it.
What does palette mean?
- the range of colour characteristic of a particular artist or painting or school of art
- board that provides a flat surface on which artists mix paints and the range of colors used
- one of the rounded armor plates at the armpits of a suit of armor
Where does palette come from?
Borrowed from French palette.
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Words that rhyme with palette
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Words that sound like palette
Questions about saying palette
How do you pronounce palette?
Say PAL-ut. The American pronunciation is /ˈpælət/. In British English it is /ˈpælɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in palette?
Palette has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAL). Broken into parts: PAL · ut.
Do Americans and Brits say palette the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpælət/ and the British form is /ˈpælɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as palette?
Palette sounds the same as palate, pallet in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.