How to pronounce placemat
Say it like PLAYS-mat. Placemat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAYS).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce placemat. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- PLAYS
- mat
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Placemat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLAYSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- matGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of placemat
American and British speakers say placemat in essentially the same way: /ˈpleɪsˌmæt/ in the US and /ˈpleɪsˌmæt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLAYS-mat.
What does placemat mean?
- Alternative form of place mat.
Questions about saying placemat
How do you pronounce placemat?
Say PLAYS-mat. The American pronunciation is /ˈpleɪsˌmæt/. In British English it is /ˈpleɪsˌmæt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in placemat?
Placemat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAYS). Broken into parts: PLAYS · mat.
Do Americans and Brits say placemat the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpleɪsˌmæt/ and the British form is /ˈpleɪsˌmæt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.