How to pronounce plicate
Say it like PLY-kut. Plicate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLY).
- PLY
- kut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plicate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- kutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of plicate
American and British speakers say plicate in essentially the same way: /ˈplaɪkət/ in the US and /ˈplaɪkət/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLY-kut.
What does plicate mean?
- Folded multiple times lengthwise like a fan, usually lending stiffness to a flat structure such as a leaf; corrugated; pleated.
- To fold or pleat (usually used in passive).
Where does plicate come from?
From Latin plicātus, perfect passive participle of plicō (“to fold”), see -ate.
Questions about saying plicate
How do you pronounce plicate?
Say PLY-kut. The American pronunciation is /ˈplaɪkət/. In British English it is /ˈplaɪkət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plicate?
Plicate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLY). Broken into parts: PLY · kut.
Do Americans and Brits say plicate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈplaɪkət/ and the British form is /ˈplaɪkət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.