How to Pronounce Palest

To pronounce "palest", say PAL-est — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

PAL-est

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💡 Tip for remembering “palest”

"palest" has 2 syllables: pal-est. It rhymes with stalest and playlist, if that helps it stick.

What does palest mean?

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.”

verb

  1. To enclose with pales, or as if with pales; to encircle or encompass; to fence off.

Words that rhyme with palest

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

stalestplaylistfrailesta-list

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "palest"?▾

"Palest" has 2 syllables: pal · est.

What does "palest" mean?▾

Palest: To turn pale; to lose colour.

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