How to pronounce plaiting
Say it like PLAY-ting. Plaiting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce plaiting. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- PLAY
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plaiting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of plaiting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PLAY-ting.
What does plaiting mean?
Words that rhyme with plaiting
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Words that sound like plaiting
Questions about saying plaiting
How do you pronounce plaiting?
Say PLAY-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈpleɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpleɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plaiting?
Plaiting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAY). Broken into parts: PLAY · ting.
Is plaiting 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 /ˈpleɪtɪŋ/ (PLAY-ting).
What words sound the same as plaiting?
Plaiting sounds the same as plating in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.