How to pronounce platysma
Say it like pluh-TIZ-muh. Platysma has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIZ).
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- pluh
- TIZ
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Platysma 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.
- TIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of platysma
American and British speakers say platysma in essentially the same way: /pləˈtɪzmə/ in the US and /pləˈtɪzmə/ in the UK.
British respelling: pluh-TIZ-muh.
What does platysma mean?
- A superficial muscle of the human neck that overlaps the sternocleidomastoid.
Words that rhyme with platysma
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of platysma.
Questions about saying platysma
How do you pronounce platysma?
Say pluh-TIZ-muh. The American pronunciation is /pləˈtɪzmə/. In British English it is /pləˈtɪzmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in platysma?
Platysma has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIZ). Broken into parts: pluh · TIZ · muh.
Do Americans and Brits say platysma the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pləˈtɪzmə/ and the British form is /pləˈtɪzmə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.