How do you pronounce "plait"?

In American English: /ˈpleɪt/ (PLAYT). In British English: /plˈeɪt/ (PL). In Canadian English: /ˈpleɪt/ (PLAYT). In Australian English: /plˈeɪt/ (PL).

Is "plait" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpleɪt/ (PLAYT), while in British English it's /plˈeɪt/ (PL).

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plait

/ˈpleɪt/

PLAYT

Syllable Breakdown

pleɪtplait

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