How to pronounce plummeted
Say it like PLUHM-uh-tid. Plummeted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLUHM).
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- PLUHM
- uh
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plummeted 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of plummeted
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PLUHM-uh-tid.
What does plummeted mean?
- simple past and past participle of plummet How to pronounce plummet
Questions about saying plummeted
How do you pronounce plummeted?
Say PLUHM-uh-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈplʌmətɪd/. In British English it is /ˈplʌmətɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plummeted?
Plummeted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLUHM). Broken into parts: PLUHM · uh · tid.
Is plummeted pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈplʌmətɪd/ (PLUHM-uh-tid).