How to pronounce palla
Say it like PAL-uh. Palla has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAL).
- PAL
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Palla 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.
American vs British pronunciation of palla
American and British speakers say palla in essentially the same way: /ˈpælə/ in the US and /ˈpælə/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAL-uh.
What does palla mean?
- A traditional Tuscan ball game played in the street.
Where does palla come from?
Borrowed from Italian palla (“ball”).
Words that rhyme with palla
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of palla.
Questions about saying palla
How do you pronounce palla?
Say PAL-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈpælə/. In British English it is /ˈpælə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in palla?
Palla has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAL). Broken into parts: PAL · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say palla the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpælə/ and the British form is /ˈpælə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.