How to Pronounce Platelet

To pronounce "platelet", say PLAT-el-et — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

PLAT-el-et

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💡 Tip for remembering “platelet”

"platelet" has 3 syllables: plat-el-et. It rhymes with chatelet, if that helps it stick.

What does platelet mean?

noun

  1. A small colorless disk-shaped particle found in the blood of mammals, which plays an important role in the formation of blood clots.

Synonyms

blood plateletthrombocyte

Words that rhyme with platelet

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

chatelet

Related words

thrombocyteblisterderivedlamellawaferfrictionplaquepad

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "platelet"?▾

"Platelet" has 3 syllables: plat · el · et.

What does "platelet" mean?▾

Platelet: A small colorless disk-shaped particle found in the blood of mammals, which plays an important role in the formation of blood clots.

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