How to pronounce palliasse
Say it like pa-LYAHS. Palliasse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LYAHS).
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- pa
- LYAHS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Palliasse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- paKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- LYAHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of palliasse
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: pa-LYAHS.
What does palliasse mean?
- A thin mattress or under bed stuffed with straw.
Where does palliasse come from?
French French paillasse, from Old French paille (“straw, chaff”), from Latin palea (“chaff”).
Words that rhyme with palliasse
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Questions about saying palliasse
How do you pronounce palliasse?
Say pa-LYAHS. The American pronunciation is /pæˈljɑs/. In British English it is /pæˈljɑːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in palliasse?
Palliasse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LYAHS). Broken into parts: pa · LYAHS.
Is palliasse pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /pæˈljɑːs/ (pa-LYAHS).