How do you pronounce "palate"?

In American English: /ˈpælət/ (PAL-uht). In British English: /pˈalət/ (P). In Canadian English: /ˈpælət/ (PAL-uht). In Australian English: /pˈalət/ (P).

Is "palate" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpælət/ (PAL-uht), while in British English it's /pˈalət/ (P).

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palate

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/ˈpælət/

PAL-uht

Syllable Breakdown

pælpal·ətate

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