How to Pronounce Plait

To pronounce "plait", say PLAIT — one syllable, IPA /pleɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/pleɪt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “plait”

"plait" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: plate — easy to mix up when writing.

What does plait mean?

noun

  1. A flat fold; a doubling, as of cloth; a pleat.

    “a box plait”

  2. A braid, as of hair or straw; a plat.

verb

  1. To fold; to double in narrow folds; to pleat

    “to plait a ruffle”

  2. To interweave the strands or locks of; to braid

    “plaiting rope”

Words that rhyme with plait

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "plait"?▾

"Plait" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "plait"?▾

The IPA transcription of "plait" is /pleɪt/.

What does "plait" mean?▾

Plait: A flat fold; a doubling, as of cloth; a pleat.

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