How to pronounce plaintiff
Say it like PLAYN-tuf. Plaintiff has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAYN).
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- PLAYN
- tuf
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plaintiff pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tufKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of plaintiff
American and British speakers say plaintiff in essentially the same way: /ˈpleɪntəf/ in the US and /ˈpleɪntɪf/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLAYN-tif.
What does plaintiff mean?
- a person who brings an action in a court of law
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Questions about saying plaintiff
How do you pronounce plaintiff?
Say PLAYN-tuf. The American pronunciation is /ˈpleɪntəf/. In British English it is /ˈpleɪntɪf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plaintiff?
Plaintiff has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAYN). Broken into parts: PLAYN · tuf.
Do Americans and Brits say plaintiff the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpleɪntəf/ and the British form is /ˈpleɪntɪf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.