How to pronounce placed
Say it like PLAYST. Placed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PLAYST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Placed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLAYSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of placed
American and British speakers say placed in essentially the same way: /pleɪst/ in the US and /pleɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLAYST.
What does placed mean?
- situated in a particular spot or position“valuable centrally located urban land”“strategically placed artillery”
- put in position in relation to other things“end tables placed conveniently”
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with placed
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Questions about saying placed
How do you pronounce placed?
Say PLAYST. The American pronunciation is /pleɪst/. In British English it is /pleɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in placed?
Placed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PLAYST.
Do Americans and Brits say placed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pleɪst/ and the British form is /pleɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.