How to pronounce platelets
Say it like PLAYT-luts. Platelets has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAYT).
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- PLAYT
- luts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Platelets 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.
- lutsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of platelets
American and British speakers say platelets in essentially the same way: /ˈpleɪtləts/ in the US and /ˈpleɪtləts/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLAYT-luts.
What does platelets mean?
- plural of platelet How to pronounce platelet
Questions about saying platelets
How do you pronounce platelets?
Say PLAYT-luts. The American pronunciation is /ˈpleɪtləts/. In British English it is /ˈpleɪtləts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in platelets?
Platelets has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAYT). Broken into parts: PLAYT · luts.
Do Americans and Brits say platelets the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpleɪtləts/ and the British form is /ˈpleɪtləts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.