How to pronounce platitudes
Say it like PLAT-ih-toodz. Platitudes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAT).
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- PLAT
- ih
- toodz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Platitudes 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- toodzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of platitudes
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PLAT-ih-tyoodz.
What does platitudes mean?
- plural of platitude How to pronounce platitude
Questions about saying platitudes
How do you pronounce platitudes?
Say PLAT-ih-toodz. The American pronunciation is /ˈplætɪˌtudz/. In British English it is /ˈplætɪˌtjuːdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in platitudes?
Platitudes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAT). Broken into parts: PLAT · ih · toodz.
Is platitudes pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˈplætɪˌtjuːdz/ (PLAT-ih-tyoodz).