How to Pronounce Plus

To pronounce "plus", say PLUS — one syllable, IPA /plʌs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/plʌs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “plus”

"plus" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with superfluous and thus, if that helps it stick.

What does plus mean?

noun

  1. A positive quantity.
  2. An asset or useful addition.

    “He is a real plus to the team.”

verb

  1. To add; to subject to addition.
  2. (often followed by 'up') To increase in magnitude.

adjective

  1. Being positive rather than negative or zero.

    “−2 * −2 = +4 ("minus 2 times minus 2 equals plus four")”

  2. Positive, or involving advantage.

    “He is a plus factor.”

Synonyms

plus signassetpositiveadvantageousgood

Antonyms

minusminus signliabilitynegativebaddisadvantageous

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Words that rhyme with plus

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

superfluousthusbussfusscusspussdiscusssussbruskwusssusbus

Related words

additionsummationadvantageouspositiveassetnonnegativeadditionaladd

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "plus"?▾

"Plus" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "plus"?▾

The IPA transcription of "plus" is /plʌs/.

What does "plus" mean?▾

Plus: A positive quantity.

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