How to pronounce platter
Say it like PLAT-er. Platter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAT).
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- PLAT
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Platter 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of platter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PLAT-uh.
What does platter mean?
- A tray for serving foods.
- A main dish and side dishes served together on one plate.
- The hard surface of a turntable on which a gramophone record rests when being played.
- One who plats/plaits or braids.
Where does platter come from?
From Middle English plater, from Anglo-Norman plater, dissimilatory variant of platel, from Old French plate (“metal plate”) (see plate).
Words that rhyme with platter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of platter.
Questions about saying platter
How do you pronounce platter?
Say PLAT-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈplætɚ/. In British English it is /ˈplætə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in platter?
Platter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAT). Broken into parts: PLAT · er.
Is platter pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈplætə/ (PLAT-uh).