How to pronounce plethora
Say it like PLETH-uh-ruh. Plethora has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLETH).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce plethora. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- PLETH
- uh
- ruh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plethora pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLETHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of plethora
American and British speakers say plethora in essentially the same way: /ˈplɛθərə/ in the US and /ˈplɛθərə/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLETH-uh-ruh.
Other ways to say plethora
Plethora also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- pluh-THOR-uh /pləˈθɔrə/
What does plethora mean?
- An excessive amount or number; an abundance.“The menu offers a plethora of cuisines from around the world.”
- Excess of blood in the skin, especially in the face and especially chronically.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying plethora
How do you pronounce plethora?
Say PLETH-uh-ruh. The American pronunciation is /ˈplɛθərə/. In British English it is /ˈplɛθərə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plethora?
Plethora has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLETH). Broken into parts: PLETH · uh · ruh.
Do Americans and Brits say plethora the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈplɛθərə/ and the British form is /ˈplɛθərə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.