How to Pronounce Plaques

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

PLAQ-ues

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💡 Tip for remembering “plaques”

"plaques" has 2 syllables: plaq-ues. It rhymes with relax and parallax, if that helps it stick.

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

What does plaques 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 plaques

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "plaques"?▾

"Plaques" has 2 syllables: plaq · ues.

What does "plaques" mean?▾

Plaques: 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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