How to Pronounce Platelets

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

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Syllables

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Letters

PLAT-el-ets

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💡 Tip for remembering “platelets”

"platelets" has 3 syllables: plat-el-ets.

What does platelets 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

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "platelets"?▾

"Platelets" has 3 syllables: plat · el · ets.

What does "platelets" mean?▾

Platelets: 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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