How to pronounce pallor
Say it like PAL-er. Pallor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAL).
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- PAL
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pallor 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of pallor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAL-uh.
What does pallor mean?
- Unnatural paleness, especially as a sign of sickness or distress.“pallor of the complexion”
Where does pallor come from?
From Middle English pallour, from Old French palor (“paleness, pallor”), from Latin pallor, from palleō (“to look pale, blanch”).
Words that rhyme with pallor
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pallor.
Questions about saying pallor
How do you pronounce pallor?
Say PAL-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈpælɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpælə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pallor?
Pallor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAL). Broken into parts: PAL · er.
Is pallor pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpælə/ (PAL-uh).