How to pronounce plankter
Say it like PLANGK-ter. Plankter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLANGK).
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- PLANGK
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plankter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLANGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of plankter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PLANGK-tuh.
What does plankter mean?
- A single organism of plankton.
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Questions about saying plankter
How do you pronounce plankter?
Say PLANGK-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈplæŋktər/. In British English it is /ˈplæŋktə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plankter?
Plankter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLANGK). Broken into parts: PLANGK · ter.
Is plankter pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈplæŋktə/ (PLANGK-tuh).