How to pronounce platten
Say it like PLAT-un. Platten has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAT).
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- PLAT
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Platten pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of platten
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PLAT-un.
What does platten mean?
- To flatten and make into sheets or plates.“to platten cylinder glass”
Words that rhyme with platten
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of platten.
Questions about saying platten
How do you pronounce platten?
Say PLAT-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈplætən/. In British English it is /ˈplætən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in platten?
Platten has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAT). Broken into parts: PLAT · un.
Is platten 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 /ˈplætən/ (PLAT-un).