How to pronounce placket
Say it like PLAK-it. Placket has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAK).
- PLAK
- it
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Placket pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- itKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of placket
American and British speakers say placket in essentially the same way: /ˈplækɪt/ in the US and /ˈplækɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLAK-it.
What does placket mean?
- A slit or other opening in an item of clothing, to allow access to pockets or fastenings
Where does placket come from?
Either a variant of placard or borrowed from Middle French plaquette (“metal plate”), from plaquer (“to lay or clap on”).
Words that rhyme with placket
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of placket.
Questions about saying placket
How do you pronounce placket?
Say PLAK-it. The American pronunciation is /ˈplækɪt/. In British English it is /ˈplækɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in placket?
Placket has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAK). Broken into parts: PLAK · it.
Do Americans and Brits say placket the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈplækɪt/ and the British form is /ˈplækɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.