How to Pronounce Palanquin

To pronounce "palanquin", say PAL-anq-uin — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌpæləŋˈkiːn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˌpæləŋˈkiːn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “palanquin”

"palanquin" has 3 syllables: pal-anq-uin.

What does palanquin mean?

noun

  1. A covered type of litter for a stretched-out passenger, carried on four poles on the shoulders of four or more bearers, as formerly used (also by colonials) in eastern Asia.

Related words

sedanlitterbearerspalankeenpalkijampanmahmalandor

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "palanquin"?▾

"Palanquin" has 3 syllables: pal · anq · uin.

What is the IPA transcription of "palanquin"?▾

The IPA transcription of "palanquin" is /ˌpæləŋˈkiːn/.

What does "palanquin" mean?▾

Palanquin: A covered type of litter for a stretched-out passenger, carried on four poles on the shoulders of four or more bearers, as formerly used (also by colonials) in eastern Asia.

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