How to pronounce platforms
Say it like PLAT-formz. Platforms has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAT).
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- PLAT
- formz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Platforms 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.
- formzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of platforms
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PLAT-fawmz.
What does platforms mean?
- plural of platform How to pronounce platform
- third-person singular simple present indicative of platform How to pronounce platform
Questions about saying platforms
How do you pronounce platforms?
Say PLAT-formz. The American pronunciation is /ˈplætˌfɔrmz/. In British English it is /ˈplætˌfɔːmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in platforms?
Platforms has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAT). Broken into parts: PLAT · formz.
Is platforms 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 /ˈplætˌfɔːmz/ (PLAT-fawmz).