How to pronounce palter
Say it like PAWL-ter. Palter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAWL).
- PAWL
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Palter 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of palter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: POL-tuh.
What does palter mean?
- To talk insincerely; to prevaricate or equivocate in speech or actions.
- To give a false impression by selective use of true but misleading statements.
- To haggle.
Where does palter come from?
Probably from Middle English *palter (“rag, trifle, worthless thing”), from Middle Low German palter (“rag, cloth”).
Words that rhyme with palter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of palter.
Questions about saying palter
How do you pronounce palter?
Say PAWL-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɔltɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpɒltə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in palter?
Palter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAWL). Broken into parts: PAWL · ter.
Is palter pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpɒltə/ (POL-tuh).