To pronounce "platanus", say PLAT-an-us — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
platanus
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PLAT-an-us
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"platanus" has 3 syllables: plat-an-us. It rhymes with gelatinous and platinous, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Platanus" has 3 syllables: plat · an · us.
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