How to pronounce palimony
Say it like PAL-ih-moh-nee. Palimony has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAL).
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- PAL
- ih
- moh
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Palimony 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- mohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of palimony
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PAL-ih-moh-nee.
What does palimony mean?
- A form of alimony paid to a former partner in a nonmarital relationship.
Where does palimony come from?
Blend of pal (“close friend”) + alimony (“maintenance”).
Questions about saying palimony
How do you pronounce palimony?
Say PAL-ih-moh-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpælɪˌmoʊni/. In British English it is /ˈpælɪˌməʊni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in palimony?
Palimony has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAL). Broken into parts: PAL · ih · moh · nee.
Is palimony 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 /ˈpælɪˌməʊni/ (PAL-ih-moh-nee).