How to Pronounce "palates"
word
ˈpæɫəts
PAL-its
pˈæləts
PAL-its
Definition
'Palates' is the plural of 'palate.' It refers to the roof of the mouth in anatomy or, more commonly, to people's sense of taste and their preferences for different flavors.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpæɫəts
British English
pˈæləts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAL-its
UK
PAL-its
Listen in Context
Some people have very sensitive palates.
Spicy foods are not for all palates.
Children’s palates can change as they grow up.
Our guests have different palates, so let’s prepare a variety of dishes.