How to pronounce platen
Say it like PLAT-un. Platen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAT).
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- PLAT
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Platen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of platen
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PLAT-un.
What does platen mean?
- The part of a printing press which presses the paper against the type and by which the impression is made.
- The part of a typewriter or printer on which the paper rests to receive an impression.
- The movable table of a planer or other machine tool, on which the work is fastened, and presented to the action of the tool.
Where does platen come from?
From French platine, from plat (“flat”).
Words that rhyme with platen
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of platen.
Questions about saying platen
How do you pronounce platen?
Say PLAT-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈplætən/. In British English it is /ˈplætən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in platen?
Platen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAT). Broken into parts: PLAT · un.
Is platen pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈplætən/ (PLAT-un).