How to Pronounce Palm

To pronounce "palm", say PALM — one syllable, IPA /ˈpæm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈpæm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “palm”

"palm" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with calm and glaum, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: palme — easy to mix up when writing.

What does palm mean?

noun

  1. Any of various evergreen trees from the family Palmae or Arecaceae, which are mainly found in the tropics.
  2. A branch or leaf of the palm, anciently borne or worn as a symbol of victory or rejoicing.

Synonyms

palm tree

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Words that rhyme with palm

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calmglaumqualmaplombbalmbecalmtompsalmmomshawmembalmscomm

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "palm"?▾

"Palm" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "palm"?▾

The IPA transcription of "palm" is /ˈpæm/.

What does "palm" mean?▾

Palm: Any of various evergreen trees from the family Palmae or Arecaceae, which are mainly found in the tropics.

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