How to pronounce platters
Say it like PLAT-erz. Platters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAT).
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US American/ˈplætɚz/PLAT-erz
UK British/ˈplætəz/PLAT-uz
- PLAT
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Platters 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of platters
- 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-uz.
What does platters mean?
noun
- plural of platter How to pronounce platter
Questions about saying platters
How do you pronounce platters?
Say PLAT-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈplætɚz/. In British English it is /ˈplætəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in platters?
Platters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAT). Broken into parts: PLAT · erz.
Is platters 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 /ˈplætəz/ (PLAT-uz).