How to pronounce platitudinous
Say it like plat-ih-TYOO-duh-nus. Platitudinous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TYOO).
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- plat
- ih
- TYOO
- duh
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Platitudinous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- platGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of platitudinous
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: plat-ih-TYOO-dih-nus.
What does platitudinous mean?
- Characterised by clichés or platitudes.
Where does platitudinous come from?
From platitude + -ous on analogy of other adjectives ending in -tudinous, from Latin -tūdin- + -ous, the oblique stem of -tūdō.
Questions about saying platitudinous
How do you pronounce platitudinous?
Say plat-ih-TYOO-duh-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˌplætɪˈtjudənəs/. In British English it is /ˌplætɪˈtjuːdɪnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in platitudinous?
Platitudinous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TYOO). Broken into parts: plat · ih · TYOO · duh · nus.
Is platitudinous 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 /ˌplætɪˈtjuːdɪnəs/ (plat-ih-TYOO-dih-nus).