How to pronounce plectrum
Say it like PLEK-trum. Plectrum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLEK).
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- PLEK
- trum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plectrum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- trumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of plectrum
American and British speakers say plectrum in essentially the same way: /ˈplɛktrəm/ in the US and /ˈplɛktrəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLEK-trum.
What does plectrum mean?
- A small piece of plastic, metal, ivory, etc., for plucking the strings of a guitar, lyre, mandolin, etc.
- A projection of bone or other stiff tissue, such as the ridges in some insects' stridulatory organs.
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Words that rhyme with plectrum
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Questions about saying plectrum
How do you pronounce plectrum?
Say PLEK-trum. The American pronunciation is /ˈplɛktrəm/. In British English it is /ˈplɛktrəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plectrum?
Plectrum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLEK). Broken into parts: PLEK · trum.
Do Americans and Brits say plectrum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈplɛktrəm/ and the British form is /ˈplɛktrəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.