How to pronounce planchette
Say it like plan-SHET. Planchette has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHET).
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- plan
- SHET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Planchette pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- planKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- SHETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of planchette
American and British speakers say planchette in essentially the same way: /plænˈʃɛt/ in the US and /plænˈʃɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: plan-SHET.
What does planchette mean?
- A small plank.
- A type of Ouija board. (A small tablet of wood supported on casters and having a pencil attached. The characters produced by the pencil on paper, while the hand rests on the instrument and it is allowed to move, are sometimes interpreted as of oracular or supernatural import.)
- A plane table.
Where does planchette come from?
Borrowed from French planchette.
Words that rhyme with planchette
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of planchette.
Questions about saying planchette
How do you pronounce planchette?
Say plan-SHET. The American pronunciation is /plænˈʃɛt/. In British English it is /plænˈʃɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in planchette?
Planchette has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHET). Broken into parts: plan · SHET.
Do Americans and Brits say planchette the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /plænˈʃɛt/ and the British form is /plænˈʃɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.