How to pronounce platelet
Say it like PLAYT-lut. Platelet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAYT).
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- PLAYT
- lut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Platelet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLAYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of platelet
American and British speakers say platelet in essentially the same way: /ˈpleɪtlət/ in the US and /ˈpleɪtlət/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLAYT-lut.
What does platelet mean?
- A small colorless disk-shaped particle found in the blood of mammals, which plays an important role in the formation of blood clots.
Where does platelet come from?
From plate + -let.
Questions about saying platelet
How do you pronounce platelet?
Say PLAYT-lut. The American pronunciation is /ˈpleɪtlət/. In British English it is /ˈpleɪtlət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in platelet?
Platelet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAYT). Broken into parts: PLAYT · lut.
Do Americans and Brits say platelet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpleɪtlət/ and the British form is /ˈpleɪtlət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.