How to Pronounce Pale

To pronounce "pale", say PAL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /peɪl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

4

Letters

/peɪl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pale”

"pale" has 2 syllables: pal-e. It rhymes with wail and gale, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: pail, paille — easy to mix up when writing.

What does pale mean?

noun

  1. Paleness; pallor.

verb

  1. To turn pale; to lose colour.
  2. To become insignificant.

adjective

  1. Light in color.

    “I have pale yellow wallpaper.”

  2. (of human skin) Having a pallor (a light color, especially due to sickness, shock, fright etc.).

    “His face turned pale after hearing about his mother's death.”

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Words that rhyme with pale

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wailgaleavailfrailassailtravailprevailentailstaleunveilailbale

Related words

thinpallidwanblenchcolorlessweakblanchpicket

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pale"?▾

"Pale" has 2 syllables: pal · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "pale"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pale" is /peɪl/.

What does "pale" mean?▾

Pale: Paleness; pallor.

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