How to Pronounce Palliate

To pronounce "palliate", say PALL-iat-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpalɪeɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈpalɪeɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “palliate”

"palliate" has 3 syllables: pall-iat-e. It rhymes with galliot and malleate, if that helps it stick.

What does palliate mean?

verb

  1. To relieve the symptoms of; to ameliorate.
  2. To hide or disguise.

adjective

  1. Cloaked; hidden, concealed.
  2. Eased; mitigated; alleviated.

Words that rhyme with palliate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

galliotmalleategalleotballiet

Related words

assuagealleviaterelievemitigateextenuateameliorizemeliorateameliorate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "palliate"?▾

"Palliate" has 3 syllables: pall · iat · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "palliate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "palliate" is /ˈpalɪeɪt/.

What does "palliate" mean?▾

Palliate: To relieve the symptoms of; to ameliorate.

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