How to Pronounce Platitudes

To pronounce "platitudes", say PLAT-it-ud-es — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

10

Letters

PLAT-it-ud-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “platitudes”

"platitudes" has 4 syllables: plat-it-ud-es. It rhymes with alludes and attitudes, if that helps it stick.

What does platitudes 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 platitudes

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

alludesattitudesinterludesaptitudesexudesincludesbroodsprecludesmultitudesfoodseludesmoods

Related words

clichebanalitycommonplacebromidecommonplacesphrasestopicstrifles

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "platitudes"?▾

"Platitudes" has 4 syllables: plat · it · ud · es.

What does "platitudes" mean?▾

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

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