How to pronounce plait
Say it like PLAYT. Plait is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PLAYT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plait pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLAYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of plait
American and British speakers say plait in essentially the same way: /pleɪt/ in the US and /pleɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLAYT.
What does plait mean?
- A flat fold; a doubling, as of cloth; a pleat.“a box plait”
- A braid, as of hair or straw; a plat.
- To fold; to double in narrow folds; to pleat“to plait a ruffle”
- To interweave the strands or locks of; to braid“to plait hair”
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with plait
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of plait.
Words that sound like plait
Questions about saying plait
How do you pronounce plait?
Say PLAYT. The American pronunciation is /pleɪt/. In British English it is /pleɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plait?
Plait is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PLAYT.
Do Americans and Brits say plait the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pleɪt/ and the British form is /pleɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as plait?
Plait sounds the same as plate in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.