How to pronounce planets
Say it like PLAN-uts. Planets has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAN).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce planets. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- PLAN
- uts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Planets pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- utsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of planets
American and British speakers say planets in essentially the same way: /ˈplænəts/ in the US and /ˈplænɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLAN-its.
What does planets mean?
- plural of planet How to pronounce planet
Words that sound like planets
- planet's
Questions about saying planets
How do you pronounce planets?
Say PLAN-uts. The American pronunciation is /ˈplænəts/. In British English it is /ˈplænɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in planets?
Planets has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAN). Broken into parts: PLAN · uts.
Do Americans and Brits say planets the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈplænəts/ and the British form is /ˈplænɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as planets?
Planets sounds the same as planet's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.