How to Pronounce Plateau

To pronounce "plateau", say plat-EAU — 2 syllables, IPA /pɫæˈtoʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/pɫæˈtoʊ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/plˈætəʊ/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “plateau”

Break "plateau" into 2 beats and lean on "EAU" — that's the stressed one. It rhymes with apropos and show, if that helps it stick.

What does plateau mean?

noun

  1. A largely level expanse of land at a high elevation; tableland.
  2. A comparatively stable level in something that varies.

verb

  1. To reach a stable level; to level off.

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Words that rhyme with plateau

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aproposshowflowfallowalthoughlowbestowglowafterglowthrowgrottobeau

Related words

tablelandmesahilluplandheightshighlandaltitudeceiling

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "plateau"?▾

"Plateau" has 2 syllables: plat · eau.

What is the IPA transcription of "plateau"?▾

The IPA transcription of "plateau" is /pɫæˈtoʊ/.

What does "plateau" mean?▾

Plateau: A largely level expanse of land at a high elevation; tableland.

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