How to Pronounce Pell-mell

To pronounce "pell-mell", say PELLM-ell — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpɛlˈmɛl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈpɛlˈmɛl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pell-mell”

"pell-mell" has 2 syllables: pellm-ell.

What does pell-mell mean?

noun

  1. A 17th-century game in which a ball was driven along an alley and through a hoop using a mallet.

adjective

  1. Hasty and uncontrolled.

adverb

  1. In haste and chaos; uncontrolledly, confusedly.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pell-mell"?▾

"Pell-mell" has 2 syllables: pellm · ell.

What is the IPA transcription of "pell-mell"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pell-mell" is /ˈpɛlˈmɛl/.

What does "pell-mell" mean?▾

Pell-mell: A 17th-century game in which a ball was driven along an alley and through a hoop using a mallet.

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