How to pronounce palmy
Say it like PAH-mee. Palmy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAH).
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- PAH
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Palmy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of palmy
American and British speakers say palmy in essentially the same way: /ˈpɑmi/ in the US and /ˈpɑːmi/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAH-mee.
What does palmy mean?
- Of, related to, or abounding in palm trees.
- Prosperous, flourishing, booming or thriving.
Where does palmy come from?
From palm + -y.
Words that rhyme with palmy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of palmy.
Questions about saying palmy
How do you pronounce palmy?
Say PAH-mee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑmi/. In British English it is /ˈpɑːmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in palmy?
Palmy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAH). Broken into parts: PAH · mee.
Do Americans and Brits say palmy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɑmi/ and the British form is /ˈpɑːmi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.