How to Pronounce Plummet

To pronounce "plummet", say PLUMM-et — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈplʌm.ət/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈplʌm.ət/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “plummet”

"plummet" has 2 syllables: plumm-et. It rhymes with demit and summate, if that helps it stick.

What does plummet mean?

noun

  1. A piece of lead attached to a line, used in sounding the depth of water, a plumb bob or a plumb line
  2. Hence, any weight

verb

  1. To drop swiftly, in a direct manner; to fall quickly.

    “After its ascent, the arrow plummeted to earth.”

Synonyms

divedropfall

Antonyms

ascendriserocketskyrocketsoar

Words that rhyme with plummet

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

demitsummategrummetdimitlimbatehumateclimatbrummittbrumettbrummetbrummett

Related words

plumbplumpdropnosedivecrumblecollapsedeclinefall

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "plummet"?▾

"Plummet" has 2 syllables: plumm · et.

What is the IPA transcription of "plummet"?▾

The IPA transcription of "plummet" is /ˈplʌm.ət/.

What does "plummet" mean?▾

Plummet: A piece of lead attached to a line, used in sounding the depth of water, a plumb bob or a plumb line

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