The word "palpitate" is spelled as /ˈpælpɪteɪt/. The first syllable is pronounced as "pal" with the "a" sound like in "calm". The second syllable is pronounced as "pit" with a short "i" sound like in "sit". The third syllable "ate" is pronounced with a long "a" sound like in "late". The word means to beat rapidly and strongly due to excitement, anxiety or exertion, which can be useful in describing heartbeats or emotions.