How to Pronounce Plating

To pronounce "plating", say PLAT-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpleɪtɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈpleɪtɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “plating”

"plating" has 2 syllables: plat-ing. It rhymes with titillating and captivating, if that helps it stick.

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

What does plating mean?

verb

  1. To cover the surface material of an object with a thin coat of another material, usually a metal.

    “This ring is plated with a thin layer of gold.”

  2. To place the various elements of a meal on the diner's plate prior to serving.

    “After preparation, the chef will plate the dish.”

noun

  1. An act of determining where a postage stamp is positioned on a sheet.
  2. A thin coating of metal laid upon another metal.

Words that rhyme with plating

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

titillatingcaptivatinggratingdeprecatinginvigoratingexcruciatingexhilaratingfascinatingexasperatingstimulatingdebilitatingfluctuating

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "plating"?▾

"Plating" has 2 syllables: plat · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "plating"?▾

The IPA transcription of "plating" is /ˈpleɪtɪŋ/.

What does "plating" mean?▾

Plating: To cover the surface material of an object with a thin coat of another material, usually a metal.

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