How to pronounce plus
Say it like PLUHS. Plus is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- PLUHS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of plus
American and British speakers say plus in essentially the same way: /plʌs/ in the US and /plʌs/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLUHS.
What does plus mean?
- And; sum of the previous one and the following one.“Two plus two equals four.”
- With; having in addition.“I've won a holiday to France plus five hundred euros in spending money!”
- And also; in addition; besides (which).“Let's go home now. It's late, plus I'm not feeling too well.”
- A positive quantity.“The figures show a plus.”
- An asset or useful addition.“He is a real plus to the team.”
- A plus sign: +.
Where does plus come from?
Borrowed from Latin plūs (“more”).
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Words that rhyme with plus
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Questions about saying plus
How do you pronounce plus?
Say PLUHS. The American pronunciation is /plʌs/. In British English it is /plʌs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plus?
Plus is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PLUHS.
Do Americans and Brits say plus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /plʌs/ and the British form is /plʌs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.