How to pronounce plumcot
Say it like PLUHM-kot. Plumcot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLUHM).
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- PLUHM
- kot
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plumcot pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- kotKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of plumcot
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PLUHM-kot.
What does plumcot mean?
- A hybrid fruit of a plum and a apricot.
Where does plumcot come from?
Blend of plum + apricot.
Questions about saying plumcot
How do you pronounce plumcot?
Say PLUHM-kot. The American pronunciation is /ˈplʌmkɑt/. In British English it is /ˈplʌmkɒt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plumcot?
Plumcot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLUHM). Broken into parts: PLUHM · kot.
Is plumcot pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈplʌmkɒt/ (PLUHM-kot).