How to pronounce plafond
Say it like pluh-FAHND. Plafond has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAHND).
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- pluh
- FAHND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plafond pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FAHNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of plafond
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: pluh-FOND.
What does plafond mean?
- A ceiling, especially one that is ornately decorated.
- A painting or decoration on a ceiling.
- The tibial plafond.
Where does plafond come from?
Borrowed from French plafond (“ceiling”).
Words that rhyme with plafond
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of plafond.
Questions about saying plafond
How do you pronounce plafond?
Say pluh-FAHND. The American pronunciation is /pləˈfɑnd/. In British English it is /pləˈfɒnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plafond?
Plafond has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAHND). Broken into parts: pluh · FAHND.
Is plafond pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /pləˈfɒnd/ (pluh-FOND).