To pronounce "placemat", say PLAC-em-at — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
placemat
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"placemat" has 3 syllables: plac-em-at. It rhymes with flat and cat, if that helps it stick.
noun
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"Placemat" has 3 syllables: plac · em · at.
Placemat: A protective table mat, usually heat-resistant, for a single setting of plates and dishes.
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