How to Pronounce Palace

To pronounce "palace", say PAL-ac-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpæləs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈpæləs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “palace”

"palace" has 3 syllables: pal-ac-e. It rhymes with callous and malice, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: pallas — easy to mix up when writing.

What does palace mean?

noun

  1. Official residence of a head of state or other dignitary, especially in a monarchical or imperial governmental system.
  2. A large and lavishly ornate residence.

verb

  1. To decorate or ornate.

Words that rhyme with palace

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

callousmalicephalluschalicealicecalluscalicekalisgallusdigitalisthallusprothallus

Related words

castlemonarchpalazzocourthousecourtroomshortfalltemplemansion

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "palace"?▾

"Palace" has 3 syllables: pal · ac · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "palace"?▾

The IPA transcription of "palace" is /ˈpæləs/.

What does "palace" mean?▾

Palace: Official residence of a head of state or other dignitary, especially in a monarchical or imperial governmental system.

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