How to Pronounce "pale in comparison"
expression
ˈpeɪɫ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /kəmˈpɛɹəsən
PAYL in kuhm-PAIR-uh-suhn
pˈeɪl/ /ˈɪn/ /kəmpˈæɹɪsən
PAYL in kuhm-PAR-ih-suhn
Definition
If something "pales in comparison," it seems much less important, impressive, or good when compared to something else.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpeɪɫ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /kəmˈpɛɹəsən
British English
pˈeɪl/ /ˈɪn/ /kəmpˈæɹɪsən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAYL in kuhm-PAIR-uh-suhn
UK
PAYL in kuhm-PAR-ih-suhn
Listen in Context
My test score pales in comparison to hers.
My lunch pales in comparison to yours.
My old phone pales in comparison to the new one.
All my problems pale in comparison to what she's going through.