How to pronounce pallid
Say it like PAL-ud. Pallid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAL).
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- PAL
- ud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pallid 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.
- udKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pallid
American and British speakers say pallid in essentially the same way: /ˈpæləd/ in the US and /ˈpæləd/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAL-ud.
What does pallid mean?
- Appearing weak, pale, or wan.“The patient left the hospital but was very pallid.”
Where does pallid come from?
From Latin pallidus. Doublet of pale.
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Words that rhyme with pallid
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Questions about saying pallid
How do you pronounce pallid?
Say PAL-ud. The American pronunciation is /ˈpæləd/. In British English it is /ˈpæləd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pallid?
Pallid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAL). Broken into parts: PAL · ud.
Do Americans and Brits say pallid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpæləd/ and the British form is /ˈpæləd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.