How to pronounce plenteous
Say it like PLEN-tee-us. Plenteous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLEN).
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- PLEN
- tee
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plenteous 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of plenteous
American and British speakers say plenteous in essentially the same way: /ˈplɛntiəs/ in the US and /ˈplɛntiəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLEN-tee-us.
What does plenteous mean?
- In plenty; abundant.“His farm, though small, nevertheless allowed him a plenteous supply of healthy food.”
Where does plenteous come from?
From Middle English plentewos, plentevous, et al., circa 1300, from Old French plentiveus (“fertile, rich”) (early 13th century), from plentif (“abundant”), from plenté (“abundance”) (Modern French pleinté, English plenty), from Latin pleni
Questions about saying plenteous
How do you pronounce plenteous?
Say PLEN-tee-us. The American pronunciation is /ˈplɛntiəs/. In British English it is /ˈplɛntiəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plenteous?
Plenteous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLEN). Broken into parts: PLEN · tee · us.
Do Americans and Brits say plenteous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈplɛntiəs/ and the British form is /ˈplɛntiəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.