How to pronounce plute
Say it like PLOOT. Plute is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PLOOT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plute pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLOOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of plute
American and British speakers say plute in essentially the same way: /plut/ in the US and /pluːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLOOT.
What does plute mean?
- A plutocrat, especially a rich industrialist.
Where does plute come from?
Shortened from plutocrat.
Words that rhyme with plute
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of plute.
Questions about saying plute
How do you pronounce plute?
Say PLOOT. The American pronunciation is /plut/. In British English it is /pluːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plute?
Plute is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PLOOT.
Do Americans and Brits say plute the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /plut/ and the British form is /pluːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.