How to Pronounce Gold-plated

To pronounce "gold-plated", say GOLDPL-at-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

GOLDPL-at-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “gold-plated”

"gold-plated" has 3 syllables: goldpl-at-ed.

What does gold-plated mean?

verb

  1. To apply gold plate to an object, to plate with gold.
  2. (of projects) To incorporate costly or otherwise excessive features or refinements unnecessarily, to overengineer.

adjective

  1. Having a thin layer of gold applied to the surface, often by electrolysis.
  2. (of projects, systems, etc.) Incorporating costly or otherwise excessive features or refinements unnecessarily; overengineered.

Related words

goldgoldengold-filledelectrogildedplatedanodizedgold-bearingaurated

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gold-plated"?▾

"Gold-plated" has 3 syllables: goldpl · at · ed.

What does "gold-plated" mean?▾

Gold-plated: To apply gold plate to an object, to plate with gold.

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