How to pronounce pleated
Say it like PLEE-tid. Pleated has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLEE).
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- PLEE
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pleated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pleated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PLEE-tid.
What does pleated mean?
Where does pleated come from?
From pleat + -ed.
Words that rhyme with pleated
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pleated.
Questions about saying pleated
How do you pronounce pleated?
Say PLEE-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈplitɪd/. In British English it is /ˈpliːtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pleated?
Pleated has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLEE). Broken into parts: PLEE · tid.
Is pleated 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 /ˈpliːtɪd/ (PLEE-tid).