How to Pronounce Palaver

To pronounce "palaver", say PAL-av-er — 3 syllables, IPA /pəˈlɑː.və(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/pəˈlɑː.və(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “palaver”

"palaver" has 3 syllables: pal-av-er.

What does palaver mean?

noun

  1. A village council meeting.
  2. Talk, especially unnecessary talk; chatter.

verb

  1. To discuss with much talk.
  2. To flatter.

Synonyms

adobotherhot airjangleryjabberrabbityak

Related words

rhetoriccoaxsweet-talkinveiglecajolecajolerywheedleblandishment

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "palaver"?▾

"Palaver" has 3 syllables: pal · av · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "palaver"?▾

The IPA transcription of "palaver" is /pəˈlɑː.və(ɹ)/.

What does "palaver" mean?▾

Palaver: A village council meeting.

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