How to pronounce plaster
Say it like PLAS-ter. Plaster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAS).
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- PLAS
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plaster pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of plaster
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: PLAH-stuh.
What does plaster mean?
- a mixture of lime or gypsum with sand and water; hardens into a smooth solid; used to cover walls and ceilings
- any of several gypsum cements; a white powder (a form of calcium sulphate) that forms a paste when mixed with water and hardens into a solid; used in making molds and sculptures and casts for broken limbs
- a medical dressing consisting of a soft heated mass of meal or clay that is spread on a cloth and applied to the skin to treat inflamed areas or improve circulation etc.
- apply a heavy coat to
- cover conspicuously or thickly, as by pasting something on“The demonstrators plastered the hallways with posters”“She let the walls of the apartment be beplastered with stucco”
- affix conspicuously“She plastered warnings all over the wall”
Where does plaster come from?
The verb is from Middle English plastren, from the noun.
Words that rhyme with plaster
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of plaster.
Questions about saying plaster
How do you pronounce plaster?
Say PLAS-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈplæstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈplɑːstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plaster?
Plaster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAS). Broken into parts: PLAS · ter.
Is plaster 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 /ˈplɑːstə/ (PLAH-stuh).