How to Pronounce Pleated

To pronounce "pleated", say PLEAT-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpliːtɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈpliːtɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pleated”

"pleated" has 2 syllables: pleat-ed. It rhymes with conceited and defeated, if that helps it stick.

What does pleated mean?

verb

  1. To form one or more pleats in a piece of fabric or a garment.
  2. To plait.

adjective

  1. Having pleats.

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Words that rhyme with pleated

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

conceiteddefeateddepletedtreatedcheatedheatedmaltreatedretreateddeletedgreetedrepeatedcompleted

Related words

foldedcrimpedpleatyplicateplicatedpolyfoldmanifoldedpolygrooved

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pleated"?▾

"Pleated" has 2 syllables: pleat · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "pleated"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pleated" is /ˈpliːtɪd/.

What does "pleated" mean?▾

Pleated: To form one or more pleats in a piece of fabric or a garment.

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