How to pronounce plaza
Say it like PLAH-zuh. Plaza has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAH).
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- PLAH
- zuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plaza pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- zuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of plaza
American and British speakers say plaza in essentially the same way: /ˈplɑzə/ in the US and /ˈplɑːzə/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLAH-zuh.
Other ways to say plaza
Plaza also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- PLAZ-uh /ˈplæzə/
What does plaza mean?
- a public square with room for pedestrians“they met at Elm Plaza”“Grosvenor Place”
- mercantile establishment consisting of a carefully landscaped complex of shops representing leading merchandisers; usually includes restaurants and a convenient parking area; a modern version of the traditional marketplace“a good plaza should have a movie house”“they spent their weekends at the local malls”
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Questions about saying plaza
How do you pronounce plaza?
Say PLAH-zuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈplɑzə/. In British English it is /ˈplɑːzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plaza?
Plaza has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAH). Broken into parts: PLAH · zuh.
Do Americans and Brits say plaza the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈplɑzə/ and the British form is /ˈplɑːzə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.