How to Pronounce Platitude

To pronounce "platitude", say PLAT-it-ud-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈplatɪtjuːd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈplatɪtjuːd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “platitude”

"platitude" has 4 syllables: plat-it-ud-e. It rhymes with shrewd and crude, if that helps it stick.

What does platitude mean?

noun

  1. An often-quoted saying that is supposed to be meaningful but has become unoriginal or hackneyed through overuse; a cliché.
  2. A claim that is trivially true, to the point of being uninteresting.

Synonyms

cliché

Words that rhyme with platitude

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shrewdcrudesubduedfortitudelewdbroodeludeaptitudeprecludeineptitudeexudeallude

Related words

clichebanalitycommonplacebromidetruismtopiccatchwordhomily

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "platitude"?▾

"Platitude" has 4 syllables: plat · it · ud · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "platitude"?▾

The IPA transcription of "platitude" is /ˈplatɪtjuːd/.

What does "platitude" mean?▾

Platitude: An often-quoted saying that is supposed to be meaningful but has become unoriginal or hackneyed through overuse; a cliché.

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