How to Pronounce Palmetto

To pronounce "palmetto", say PALM-ett-o — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

PALM-ett-o

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💡 Tip for remembering “palmetto”

"palmetto" has 3 syllables: palm-ett-o. It rhymes with stiletto and libretto, if that helps it stick.

What does palmetto mean?

noun

  1. Any member of either of two closely related genera of New World palms, of the family Arecaceae:
  2. A hat made of palmetto leaves.

Words that rhyme with palmetto

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

stilettolibrettoamarettonetopettogrettonettobenedettogettorigolettosegretorossetto

Related words

sabalcabbagepalmpalmitaarecapalmito

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "palmetto"?▾

"Palmetto" has 3 syllables: palm · ett · o.

What does "palmetto" mean?▾

Palmetto: Any member of either of two closely related genera of New World palms, of the family Arecaceae:

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