To pronounce "palatable", say PAL-at-abl-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈpæl.ə.tə.bəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈpæl.ə.tə.bəl/
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"palatable" has 4 syllables: pal-at-abl-e. It rhymes with unpalatable, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“For some instant noodles make a palatable, if not especially nutritious, meal.”
“The agreement was palatable to both of them.”
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"Palatable" has 4 syllables: pal · at · abl · e.
The IPA transcription of "palatable" is /ˈpæl.ə.tə.bəl/.
Palatable: Pleasing to the taste, tasty.
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