How to pronounce palpably
Say it like PAL-puh-blee. Palpably has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAL).
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- PAL
- puh
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Palpably 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.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of palpably
American and British speakers say palpably in essentially the same way: /ˈpælpəbli/ in the US and /ˈpælpəbli/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAL-puh-blee.
What does palpably mean?
- In a palpable manner; tangibly.
Where does palpably come from?
From palpable + -ly.
Questions about saying palpably
How do you pronounce palpably?
Say PAL-puh-blee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpælpəbli/. In British English it is /ˈpælpəbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in palpably?
Palpably has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAL). Broken into parts: PAL · puh · blee.
Do Americans and Brits say palpably the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpælpəbli/ and the British form is /ˈpælpəbli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.