How to pronounce placid
Say it like PLAS-ud. Placid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAS).
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US American/ˈplæsəd/PLAS-ud
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- PLAS
- ud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Placid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- udKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does placid mean?
adjective
- calm and quiet; peaceful; tranquil“a placid disposition”
Where does placid come from?
Borrowed from French placide, from Latin placidus (“peaceful, calm, placid”), from placeō (“please, satisfy”).
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Questions about saying placid
How do you pronounce placid?
Say PLAS-ud. The American pronunciation is /ˈplæsəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in placid?
Placid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAS). Broken into parts: PLAS · ud.