How to pronounce plummet
Say it like PLUHM-ut. Plummet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLUHM).
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- PLUHM
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plummet 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.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of plummet
American and British speakers say plummet in essentially the same way: /ˈplʌmət/ in the US and /ˈplʌmɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLUHM-it.
What does plummet mean?
- To drop swiftly, in a direct manner; to fall quickly.“After its ascent, the arrow plummeted to earth.”
- A violent or dramatic fall.
- A decline; a fall; a drop.
Where does plummet come from?
From Middle English plommet (“ball of lead, plumb of a bob-line”), recorded since 1382, from Old French plommet or plomet, the diminutive of plom, plum (“lead, sounding lead”), from Latin plumbum (“lead”).
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Words that rhyme with plummet
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Questions about saying plummet
How do you pronounce plummet?
Say PLUHM-ut. The American pronunciation is /ˈplʌmət/. In British English it is /ˈplʌmɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plummet?
Plummet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLUHM). Broken into parts: PLUHM · ut.
Do Americans and Brits say plummet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈplʌmət/ and the British form is /ˈplʌmɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.