How to pronounce palp
Say it like PALP. Palp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PALP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Palp pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PALPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of palp
American and British speakers say palp in essentially the same way: /pælp/ in the US and /pælp/ in the UK.
British respelling: PALP.
What does palp mean?
- Synonym of pedipalp.
- A fleshy part of a fingertip.
- To feel, to explore by touch.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with palp
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of palp.
Questions about saying palp
How do you pronounce palp?
Say PALP. The American pronunciation is /pælp/. In British English it is /pælp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in palp?
Palp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PALP.
Do Americans and Brits say palp the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pælp/ and the British form is /pælp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.