How to pronounce plaits
Say it like PLAYTS. Plaits is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PLAYTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plaits pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLAYTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of plaits
American and British speakers say plaits in essentially the same way: /pleɪts/ in the US and /pleɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLAYTS.
What does plaits mean?
- plural of plait How to pronounce plait
- third-person singular simple present indicative of plait How to pronounce plait
Words that rhyme with plaits
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of plaits.
Questions about saying plaits
How do you pronounce plaits?
Say PLAYTS. The American pronunciation is /pleɪts/. In British English it is /pleɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plaits?
Plaits is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PLAYTS.
Do Americans and Brits say plaits the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pleɪts/ and the British form is /pleɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.