How to Pronounce Platoon

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

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Syllables

7

Letters

/pləˈtuːn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “platoon”

"platoon" has 2 syllables: plat-oon. It rhymes with croon and lagoon, if that helps it stick.

What does platoon mean?

noun

  1. A unit of thirty to forty soldiers typically commanded by a lieutenant and forming part of a company.
  2. A group of self-driving vehicles travelling in a close convoy and communicating electronically with each other.

verb

  1. To alternate starts with a teammate of opposite handedness, depending on the handedness of the opposing pitcher

    “Taylor has been hitting poorly against left-handers, and Morgan has been hitting poorly against right-handers, so they will platoon.”

  2. Of self-driving vehicles: to travel in a close convoy, each vehicle communicating electronically with the others.

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Words that rhyme with platoon

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "platoon"?▾

"Platoon" has 2 syllables: plat · oon.

What is the IPA transcription of "platoon"?▾

The IPA transcription of "platoon" is /pləˈtuːn/.

What does "platoon" mean?▾

Platoon: A unit of thirty to forty soldiers typically commanded by a lieutenant and forming part of a company.

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