How to Pronounce “palliative”

American (US)

/ˈpælieɪtɪv/

British (UK)

/ˈpælɪətɪv/

adjective — Serving to palliate; serving to extenuate or mitigate.

The final e is silent. The transcription /ˈpælieɪtɪv/ ends on a consonant sound, so the written e at the end of “palliative” is not pronounced.

Where the stress falls. “palliative” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /ˈpælieɪtɪv/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

What does "palliative" mean?

palliative (adjective): Serving to palliate; serving to extenuate or mitigate.

How do you pronounce "palliative" in American vs British English?

American English: /ˈpælieɪtɪv/. British English: /ˈpælɪətɪv/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.

What is the IPA transcription of "palliative"?

/ˈpælieɪtɪv/ in American English, /ˈpælɪətɪv/ in British English.

Which syllable is stressed in "palliative"?

“palliative” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /ˈpælieɪtɪv/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.