How to Pronounce Plummets

To pronounce "plummets", say PLUMM-ets — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

PLUMM-ets

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💡 Tip for remembering “plummets”

"plummets" has 2 syllables: plumm-ets. It rhymes with remits and summits, if that helps it stick.

What does plummets 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 plummets

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

remitssummits

Related words

plumbplumpdipdipsdowndropseasesfall

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "plummets"?▾

"Plummets" has 2 syllables: plumm · ets.

What does "plummets" mean?▾

Plummets: 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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