How to pronounce deplatform
Say it like dee-PLAT-form. Deplatform has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLAT).
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- dee
- PLAT
- form
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deplatform pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- PLATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- formKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of deplatform
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dee-PLAT-fawm.
What does deplatform mean?
- To prevent someone from using a platform to express their opinion.
Where does deplatform come from?
From de- + platform.
Questions about saying deplatform
How do you pronounce deplatform?
Say dee-PLAT-form. The American pronunciation is /diˈplætfɔrm/. In British English it is /diˈplætfɔːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deplatform?
Deplatform has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLAT). Broken into parts: dee · PLAT · form.
Is deplatform pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /diˈplætfɔːm/ (dee-PLAT-fawm).