How to pronounce palliate
Say it like PAL-ee-ayt. Palliate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAL).
- PAL
- ee
- ayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Palliate 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- aytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of palliate
American and British speakers say palliate in essentially the same way: /ˈpælieɪt/ in the US and /ˈpælieɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAL-ee-ayt.
What does palliate mean?
- To relieve the symptoms of; to ameliorate.
- To cover or disguise the seriousness of (a mistake, offence etc.) by excuses and apologies.
- To placate or mollify.
Where does palliate come from?
The verb was inherited from Middle English palliaten (“To palliate (a disease), relieve the symptoms of (a patient); to extenuate (an offense); to conceal, hide”), the adjective and participle from its participle palliat(e); further borrowe
Words that rhyme with palliate
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of palliate.
Questions about saying palliate
How do you pronounce palliate?
Say PAL-ee-ayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈpælieɪt/. In British English it is /ˈpælieɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in palliate?
Palliate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAL). Broken into parts: PAL · ee · ayt.
Do Americans and Brits say palliate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpælieɪt/ and the British form is /ˈpælieɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.