To pronounce "placeman", say PLAC-em-an — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpleɪsman/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈpleɪsman/
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"placeman" has 3 syllables: plac-em-an. It rhymes with spaceman and laceman, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Placeman" has 3 syllables: plac · em · an.
The IPA transcription of "placeman" is /ˈpleɪsman/.
Placeman: (UK politics) One appointed to an office, especially in government, as a reward for political or other support; an appointee, a yes-man.
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