How to Pronounce "pale by comparison"
expression
ˈpeɪɫ/ /ˈbaɪ/ /kəmˈpɛɹəsən
PAYL by kuhm-PAIR-uh-suhn
pˈeɪl/ /bˈaɪ/ /kəmpˈæɹɪsən
PAYL by kuhm-PARR-ih-suhn
Definition
Used to say that something seems much less impressive or important when compared to something else.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpeɪɫ/ /ˈbaɪ/ /kəmˈpɛɹəsən
British English
pˈeɪl/ /bˈaɪ/ /kəmpˈæɹɪsən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAYL by kuhm-PAIR-uh-suhn
UK
PAYL by kuhm-PARR-ih-suhn
Listen in Context
The small park pales by comparison to the city's huge central garden.
My problems pale by comparison to what she is facing.
The movie's special effects pale by comparison to the real scenery.
After seeing her painting, mine really pales by comparison.