How to pronounce platonists
Say it like PLAY-tuh-nusts. Platonists has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAY).
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- PLAY
- tuh
- nusts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Platonists 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.
- nustsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of platonists
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PLAY-tuh-nusts.
What does platonists mean?
- plural of platonist How to pronounce platonist
Questions about saying platonists
How do you pronounce platonists?
Say PLAY-tuh-nusts. The American pronunciation is /ˈpleɪtənəsts/. In British English it is /ˈpleɪtənəsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in platonists?
Platonists has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAY). Broken into parts: PLAY · tuh · nusts.
Is platonists 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 /ˈpleɪtənəsts/ (PLAY-tuh-nusts).