How to Pronounce Plaiting

To pronounce "plaiting", say PLAIT-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

PLAIT-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “plaiting”

"plaiting" has 2 syllables: plait-ing. It rhymes with titillating and captivating, if that helps it stick.

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

What does plaiting mean?

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”

noun

  1. Plaited material

Words that rhyme with plaiting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

titillatingcaptivatinggratingdeprecatinginvigoratingexcruciatingexhilaratingfascinatingexasperatingstimulatingdebilitatingfluctuating

Related words

pleatlacetresstwistbraidstrawsennitweaving

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "plaiting"?▾

"Plaiting" has 2 syllables: plait · ing.

What does "plaiting" mean?▾

Plaiting: To fold; to double in narrow folds; to pleat

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