How to Pronounce Palea

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈpalɪə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “palea”

"palea" has 2 syllables: pal-ea. It rhymes with ofelia and dalea, if that helps it stick.

What does palea mean?

noun

  1. The interior chaff or husk of grasses.
  2. One of the chaffy scales or bractlets growing on the receptacle of many compound flowers, such as the sunflower.

Words that rhyme with palea

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ofeliadaleacaleaalitaliacentraliagaleaportugaliawestphalia

Related words

chaffphalarisglumellechaffweedcornhuskbladebrachypodiumbeachgrass

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "palea"?▾

"Palea" has 2 syllables: pal · ea.

What is the IPA transcription of "palea"?▾

The IPA transcription of "palea" is /ˈpalɪə/.

What does "palea" mean?▾

Palea: The interior chaff or husk of grasses.

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