How to pronounce platoons
Say it like pluh-TOONZ. Platoons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOONZ).
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- pluh
- TOONZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Platoons 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.
- TOONZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of platoons
American and British speakers say platoons in essentially the same way: /pləˈtunz/ in the US and /pləˈtuːnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: pluh-TOONZ.
What does platoons mean?
- plural of platoon How to pronounce platoon
- third-person singular simple present indicative of platoon How to pronounce platoon
Questions about saying platoons
How do you pronounce platoons?
Say pluh-TOONZ. The American pronunciation is /pləˈtunz/. In British English it is /pləˈtuːnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in platoons?
Platoons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOONZ). Broken into parts: pluh · TOONZ.
Do Americans and Brits say platoons the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pləˈtunz/ and the British form is /pləˈtuːnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.