How to pronounce platysmata
Say it like pluh-TIZ-muh-tuh. Platysmata has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIZ).
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- pluh
- TIZ
- muh
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Platysmata 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of platysmata
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: pluh-TIZ-muh-tuh.
What does platysmata mean?
- plural of platysma How to pronounce platysma
Questions about saying platysmata
How do you pronounce platysmata?
Say pluh-TIZ-muh-tuh. The American pronunciation is /pləˈtɪzmətə/. In British English it is /pləˈtɪzmətə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in platysmata?
Platysmata has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIZ). Broken into parts: pluh · TIZ · muh · tuh.
Is platysmata 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 /pləˈtɪzmətə/ (pluh-TIZ-muh-tuh).