How to pronounce placet
Say it like PLAY-set. Placet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAY).
- PLAY
- set
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Placet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- setKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of placet
American and British speakers say placet in essentially the same way: /ˈpleɪsɛt/ in the US and /ˈpleɪsɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLAY-set.
What does placet mean?
- A vote of assent, as of the governing body of a university, an ecclesiastical council, etc.
- The assent of the civil power to the promulgation of an ecclesiastical ordinance.
- Expression of assent to a vote in the governing body of a university, an ecclesiastical council, etc.
Where does placet come from?
Latin placet (“it is pleasing”), inflection of placeō (“to be pleasing”).
Questions about saying placet
How do you pronounce placet?
Say PLAY-set. The American pronunciation is /ˈpleɪsɛt/. In British English it is /ˈpleɪsɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in placet?
Placet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAY). Broken into parts: PLAY · set.
Do Americans and Brits say placet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpleɪsɛt/ and the British form is /ˈpleɪsɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.