How to pronounce palsy
Say it like PAWL-zee. Palsy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAWL).
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- PAWL
- zee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Palsy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of palsy
American and British speakers say palsy in essentially the same way: /ˈpɔlzi/ in the US and /ˈpɔːlzi/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAWL-zee.
What does palsy mean?
- Complete or partial muscle paralysis of a body part, often accompanied by a loss of feeling and uncontrolled body movements such as shaking.
- To paralyze, either completely or partially.
- Chummy, friendly.
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Questions about saying palsy
How do you pronounce palsy?
Say PAWL-zee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɔlzi/. In British English it is /ˈpɔːlzi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in palsy?
Palsy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAWL). Broken into parts: PAWL · zee.
Do Americans and Brits say palsy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɔlzi/ and the British form is /ˈpɔːlzi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.