How to pronounce plaque
Say it like PLAK. Plaque is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PLAK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plaque pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of plaque
American and British speakers say plaque in essentially the same way: /plæk/ in the US and /plæk/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLAK.
What does plaque mean?
- (pathology) a small abnormal patch on or inside the body
- a memorial made of brass
Where does plaque come from?
The word is cognate with Middle Low German placke, plagge (“small stain, scraps, rags, thin grass”), German Placken (“spot, patch”), Saterland Frisian plak, plakke (“a blow, slap”), Swedish plagg (“clothing, garment”).
Words that rhyme with plaque
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of plaque.
Questions about saying plaque
How do you pronounce plaque?
Say PLAK. The American pronunciation is /plæk/. In British English it is /plæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plaque?
Plaque is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PLAK.
Do Americans and Brits say plaque the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /plæk/ and the British form is /plæk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.