How to pronounce palmistry
Say it like PAHL-muh-stree. Palmistry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAHL).
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- PAHL
- muh
- stree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Palmistry pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- streeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of palmistry
American and British speakers say palmistry in essentially the same way: /ˈpɑlməstri/ in the US and /ˈpɑːmɪstri/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAH-mih-stree.
What does palmistry mean?
- Telling fortunes from the lines on the palms of the hand.
- A book on palmistry; a system of palmistry.
Where does palmistry come from?
From Middle English palmestrie.
Questions about saying palmistry
How do you pronounce palmistry?
Say PAHL-muh-stree. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑlməstri/. In British English it is /ˈpɑːmɪstri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in palmistry?
Palmistry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAHL). Broken into parts: PAHL · muh · stree.
Do Americans and Brits say palmistry the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɑlməstri/ and the British form is /ˈpɑːmɪstri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.