How to pronounce plene
Say it like PLEEN. Plene is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PLEEN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plene pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLEENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of plene
American and British speakers say plene in essentially the same way: /plin/ in the US and /pliːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLEEN.
What does plene mean?
- With matres lectionis (letters indicating vowels) written out.
- Written with matres lectionis (letters indicating vowels).
- A word written with matres lectionis (letters indicating vowels).
Where does plene come from?
From Latin plēnus (“full”) (adjective) or plēnē (“fully”) (adverb).
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with plene
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of plene.
Questions about saying plene
How do you pronounce plene?
Say PLEEN. The American pronunciation is /plin/. In British English it is /pliːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plene?
Plene is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PLEEN.
Do Americans and Brits say plene the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /plin/ and the British form is /pliːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.