How to pronounce plaited
Say it like PLAY-tid. Plaited has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAY).
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- PLAY
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plaited pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of plaited
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PLAY-tid.
What does plaited mean?
- simple past and past participle of plait How to pronounce plait
Words that rhyme with plaited
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Questions about saying plaited
How do you pronounce plaited?
Say PLAY-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈpleɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈpleɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plaited?
Plaited has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAY). Broken into parts: PLAY · tid.
Is plaited pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈpleɪtɪd/ (PLAY-tid).