How to Pronounce Placement

To pronounce "placement", say PLAC-em-ent — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpleɪsmənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈpleɪsmənt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “placement”

"placement" has 3 syllables: plac-em-ent. It rhymes with debasement and displacement, if that helps it stick.

What does placement mean?

noun

  1. The act of placing or putting in place; the act of locating or positioning; the state of being placed.
  2. A location or position.

    “It seems to me that the placement of that poster could be better.”

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Words that rhyme with placement

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

debasementdisplacementreplacementemplacementbasementcasementoutplacementretracement

Related words

positioningpositionlocationarrangementemplacementlocatingsituatinglocate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "placement"?▾

"Placement" has 3 syllables: plac · em · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "placement"?▾

The IPA transcription of "placement" is /ˈpleɪsmənt/.

What does "placement" mean?▾

Placement: The act of placing or putting in place; the act of locating or positioning; the state of being placed.

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