How to pronounce plicature
Say it like PLIK-uh-cher. Plicature has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLIK).
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- PLIK
- uh
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plicature pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- cherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of plicature
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PLIK-uh-chuh.
What does plicature mean?
- A doubling; a fold; a plication.
Where does plicature come from?
From Latin plicatura, from plicare (“to fold”).
Questions about saying plicature
How do you pronounce plicature?
Say PLIK-uh-cher. The American pronunciation is /ˈplɪkətʃər/. In British English it is /ˈplɪkətʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plicature?
Plicature has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLIK). Broken into parts: PLIK · uh · cher.
Is plicature pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈplɪkətʃə/ (PLIK-uh-chuh).