How to Pronounce Palliative

To pronounce "palliative", say PALL-iat-iv-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈpalɪətɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

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10

Letters

/ˈpalɪətɪv/

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💡 Tip for remembering “palliative”

"palliative" has 4 syllables: pall-iat-iv-e.

What does palliative mean?

noun

  1. Something that palliates, particularly a palliative medicine.

    “The radiation and chemotherapy were only palliatives.”

adjective

  1. Serving to palliate; serving to extenuate or mitigate.
  2. Minimising the progression of a disease and relieving undesirable symptoms for as long as possible, rather than attempting to cure the (usually incurable) disease.

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "palliative"?▾

"Palliative" has 4 syllables: pall · iat · iv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "palliative"?▾

The IPA transcription of "palliative" is /ˈpalɪətɪv/.

What does "palliative" mean?▾

Palliative: Something that palliates, particularly a palliative medicine.

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