How to Pronounce "pallbearers"
word
ˈpɔlˌbɛɹɚz
PAWL-bair-erz
pˈælbeəɹəz
PAL-bair-uhz
Definition
Pallbearers are the people who carry or help carry a coffin at a funeral.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɔlˌbɛɹɚz
British English
pˈælbeəɹəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAWL-bair-erz
UK
PAL-bair-uhz
Listen in Context
The pallbearers carried the coffin slowly during the funeral.
There were six pallbearers at the ceremony.
His brothers were chosen as pallbearers.
All the pallbearers wore dark suits as a sign of respect.