How to pronounce palliatives
Say it like PAL-ee-uh-tivz. Palliatives has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAL).
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- PAL
- ee
- uh
- tivz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Palliatives 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tivzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of palliatives
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PAL-ee-uh-tivz.
What does palliatives mean?
- plural of palliative How to pronounce palliative
Questions about saying palliatives
How do you pronounce palliatives?
Say PAL-ee-uh-tivz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpæliətɪvz/. In British English it is /ˈpæliətɪvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in palliatives?
Palliatives has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAL). Broken into parts: PAL · ee · uh · tivz.
Is palliatives pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈpæliətɪvz/ (PAL-ee-uh-tivz).