How to pronounce plaudit
Say it like PLAW-dit. Plaudit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAW).
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- PLAW
- dit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plaudit pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- ditKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of plaudit
American and British speakers say plaudit in essentially the same way: /ˈplɔdɪt/ in the US and /ˈplɔːdɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLAW-dit.
What does plaudit mean?
- A mark or expression of applause; praise bestowed.“The plaudits reverberated thunderously in the auditorium.”
- An award or commendation; a formal recognition of approval or achievement.“Sofie has been showered in plaudits for her paradigm-shifting discoveries.”
- To issue or confer a plaudit upon.“Floris grumpily yammered on about how the actors hardly deserved to be plaudited.”
Where does plaudit come from?
For earlier plaudite, borrowed from Latin plaudite, second-person plural imperative of plaudere (“to applaud”).
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Questions about saying plaudit
How do you pronounce plaudit?
Say PLAW-dit. The American pronunciation is /ˈplɔdɪt/. In British English it is /ˈplɔːdɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plaudit?
Plaudit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAW). Broken into parts: PLAW · dit.
Do Americans and Brits say plaudit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈplɔdɪt/ and the British form is /ˈplɔːdɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.