How to Pronounce Plaque

To pronounce "plaque", say PLAQ-ue — 2 syllables, IPA /plaːk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/plaːk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “plaque”

"plaque" has 2 syllables: plaq-ue. It rhymes with crack and slack, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: plack, placke — easy to mix up when writing.

What does plaque mean?

noun

  1. Any flat, thin piece of clay, ivory, metal, etc., used for ornament, or for painting pictures upon, as a dish, plate, slab, etc., hung upon a wall; also, a smaller decoration worn by a person, such as a brooch.
  2. A piece of flat metal with writing on it, attached to a building, monument, or other structure to remind people of a person or an event.

Words that rhyme with plaque

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

crackslackblacktrackhackrackbacksetbackclackattackflakfeedback

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "plaque"?▾

"Plaque" has 2 syllables: plaq · ue.

What is the IPA transcription of "plaque"?▾

The IPA transcription of "plaque" is /plaːk/.

What does "plaque" mean?▾

Plaque: Any flat, thin piece of clay, ivory, metal, etc., used for ornament, or for painting pictures upon, as a dish, plate, slab, etc., hung upon a wall; also, a smaller decoration worn by a person, such as a brooch.

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