How to pronounce platoon
Say it like pluh-TOON. Platoon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOON).
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- pluh
- TOON
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Platoon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TOONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of platoon
American and British speakers say platoon in essentially the same way: /pləˈtun/ in the US and /pləˈtuːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: pluh-TOON.
What does platoon mean?
- a military unit that is a subdivision of a company; usually has a headquarters and two or more squads; usually commanded by a lieutenant
- a team of policemen working under the military platoon system
- a group of persons who are engaged in a common activity“platoons of tourists poured out of the busses”“the defensive platoon of the football team”
Where does platoon come from?
From obsolete French plauton, variant of peloton, from Middle French pelote + -on.
Words that rhyme with platoon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of platoon.
Questions about saying platoon
How do you pronounce platoon?
Say pluh-TOON. The American pronunciation is /pləˈtun/. In British English it is /pləˈtuːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in platoon?
Platoon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOON). Broken into parts: pluh · TOON.
Do Americans and Brits say platoon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pləˈtun/ and the British form is /pləˈtuːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.