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