How to pronounce plaice
Say it like PLAYS. Plaice is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PLAYS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plaice 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.
American vs British pronunciation of plaice
American and British speakers say plaice in essentially the same way: /pleɪs/ in the US and /pleɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLAYS.
What does plaice mean?
- Pleuronectes platessa (European plaice), commonly found in the North Sea and Irish Sea, with smooth brown skin and red or orange spots.
- Hippoglossoides platessoides (American plaice), of the North American Atlantic.
- Pleuronectes quadrituberculatus (Alaska plaice), of the eastern North Pacific.
Words that rhyme with plaice
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of plaice.
Words that sound like plaice
Questions about saying plaice
How do you pronounce plaice?
Say PLAYS. The American pronunciation is /pleɪs/. In British English it is /pleɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plaice?
Plaice is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PLAYS.
Do Americans and Brits say plaice the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pleɪs/ and the British form is /pleɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as plaice?
Plaice sounds the same as place in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.