How to Pronounce Plantain

To pronounce "plantain", say PLANT-ain — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈplant(e)ɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈplant(e)ɪn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “plantain”

"plantain" has 2 syllables: plant-ain. It rhymes with danton and macrodantin, if that helps it stick.

What does plantain mean?

noun

  1. A plant of the genus Plantago, with a rosette of sessile leaves about 10 cm long with a narrow part instead of a petiole, and with a spike inflorescence with the flower spacing varying widely among the species. See also psyllium.

Synonyms

fleawortwaybread

Words that rhyme with plantain

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dantonmacrodantinpantunmantonbantonhantenatlantanblanton

Related words

ribwortrattlesnakeplantenplantaneroadweed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "plantain"?▾

"Plantain" has 2 syllables: plant · ain.

What is the IPA transcription of "plantain"?▾

The IPA transcription of "plantain" is /ˈplant(e)ɪn/.

What does "plantain" mean?▾

Plantain: A plant of the genus Plantago, with a rosette of sessile leaves about 10 cm long with a narrow part instead of a petiole, and with a spike inflorescence with the flower spacing varying widely among the species. See also psyllium.

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