How to pronounce plasm
Say it like PLAZ-um. Plasm has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAZ).
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- PLAZ
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plasm pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLAZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of plasm
American and British speakers say plasm in essentially the same way: /ˈplæzəm/ in the US and /ˈplæzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLAZ-um.
What does plasm mean?
- A mold or matrix in which anything is cast or formed to a particular shape.
- A membrane or cell layer, especially one in an embryo that later develops into a structure; the constituent cells of such a layer.
Words that rhyme with plasm
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of plasm.
Questions about saying plasm
How do you pronounce plasm?
Say PLAZ-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈplæzəm/. In British English it is /ˈplæzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plasm?
Plasm has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAZ). Broken into parts: PLAZ · um.
Do Americans and Brits say plasm the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈplæzəm/ and the British form is /ˈplæzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.