How do you pronounce "palliative"?

In American English: /ˈpæliːətɪv/ (PAL-ee-uht-iv). In British English: /pˈaliətˌɪv/ (P-al-ee). In Canadian English: /ˈpæliːətɪv/ (PAL-ee-uht-iv). In Australian English: /pˈaliətˌɪv/ (P-al-ee).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpæliːətɪv/ (PAL-ee-uht-iv), while in British English it's /pˈaliətˌɪv/ (P-al-ee).

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palliative

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/ˈpæliːətɪv/

PAL-ee-uht-iv

Syllable Breakdown

pælpal·iːlia·ətti·ɪvve

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