How to pronounce plenitude
Say it like PLEN-ih-tyood. Plenitude has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLEN).
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- PLEN
- ih
- tyood
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plenitude pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tyoodKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of plenitude
American and British speakers say plenitude in essentially the same way: /ˈplɛnɪtjud/ in the US and /ˈplɛnɪtjuːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLEN-ih-tyood.
What does plenitude mean?
- Fullness; completeness.
- Fullness (of the moon).
- An abundance; a full supply.
Where does plenitude come from?
From Middle English plenitude, that borrowed from Anglo-Norman plenitude, Middle French plenitude, and their source, Latin plēnitūdō.
Questions about saying plenitude
How do you pronounce plenitude?
Say PLEN-ih-tyood. The American pronunciation is /ˈplɛnɪtjud/. In British English it is /ˈplɛnɪtjuːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plenitude?
Plenitude has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLEN). Broken into parts: PLEN · ih · tyood.
Do Americans and Brits say plenitude the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈplɛnɪtjud/ and the British form is /ˈplɛnɪtjuːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.