How to pronounce plastron
Say it like PLAS-trun. Plastron has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAS).
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US American/ˈplæstrən/PLAS-trun
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- PLAS
- trun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plastron 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.
- trunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does plastron mean?
noun
- The nearly flat part of the shell structure of a tortoise or other animal, similar in composition to the carapace.
- A half-jacket worn under the jacket for padding or for safety.
- A man's shirt-bosom.
Questions about saying plastron
How do you pronounce plastron?
Say PLAS-trun. The American pronunciation is /ˈplæstrən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plastron?
Plastron has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAS). Broken into parts: PLAS · trun.