How to pronounce Platonist
Say it like PLAY-tuh-nust. Platonist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce Platonist. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- PLAY
- tuh
- nust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Platonist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Platonist
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PLAY-tuh-nust.
What does Platonist mean?
- A member of the philosophical school of thought established by Plato; a believer in Platonism.
- One who holds similar beliefs, particularly that abstract ideas are real.
Questions about saying Platonist
How do you pronounce Platonist?
Say PLAY-tuh-nust. The American pronunciation is /ˈpleɪtənəst/. In British English it is /ˈpleɪtənəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Platonist?
Platonist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAY). Broken into parts: PLAY · tuh · nust.
Is Platonist 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 /ˈpleɪtənəst/ (PLAY-tuh-nust).