How to pronounce "platform"

platform

Noun
American
/ˈplætˌfɔrm/

Syllable Breakdown

plat form

How natives say platform

British
/ˈplæt.fɔːm/

Syllable Breakdown

plat form

How natives say platform

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'plat' rhyming with 'cat'.

  • Add 'form' rhyming with 'storm'.

  • Emphasize the first syllable: PLAT-form.

Common Mistakes

  • plat-from (plat-form)

  • pla-form (plat-form)

  • plaff-form (plat-form)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'plat' rhyming with 'cat'.

  • End with 'form' rhyming with 'warm'.

  • Emphasize the first syllable: PLAT-form.

common mistakes

  • plat-from (plat-form)

  • pla-form (plat-form)

  • plaff-form (plat-form)

FAQ

Why is the first syllable stressed?

In English, multi-syllable nouns often have the stress on the first syllable.

Is the final 'm' silent?

No, pronounce the 'm' clearly at the end.

How is the 'a' in 'plat' pronounced?

It sounds like the 'a' in 'cat'.

Definition

platform

A flat surface or area often raised above the ground.

Word Family

platformer

/ˈplæt.fɔː.mə/

noun

A person or thing that makes platforms.

Example: He is a skilled platformer.

platforming

/ˈplæt.fɔː.mɪŋ/

verb

Building or using platforms.

Example: They are platforming in the garden.

plateau

/plæˈtəʊ/

noun

A flat elevated area.

Example: The town is on a high plateau.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Platformer has an added '-er' syllable.

Platforming adds '-ing' for action.

Plateau has a different vowel and ends with 'eau'.

Pro Tips

Focus on syllable stress

Stress on the first syllable: PLAT-form. This is typical for many English nouns.

Clear vowel sounds

Make sure the vowel 'a' in 'plat' is clear and similar to 'cat'.

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