How to pronounce palpitates
Say it like PAL-puh-tayts. Palpitates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAL).
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- PAL
- puh
- tayts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Palpitates 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.
- taytsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of palpitates
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PAL-puh-tayts.
What does palpitates mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of palpitate How to pronounce palpitate
Questions about saying palpitates
How do you pronounce palpitates?
Say PAL-puh-tayts. The American pronunciation is /ˈpælpəteɪts/. In British English it is /ˈpælpəteɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in palpitates?
Palpitates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAL). Broken into parts: PAL · puh · tayts.
Is palpitates pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈpælpəteɪts/ (PAL-puh-tayts).