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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

plateau

/plæˈtoʊ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.61 in modern English

Syllables
plateau
IPA
/plæˈtoʊ/
9
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A largely level expanse of land at a high elevation; tableland.

noun

A comparatively stable level after a period of increase. (of a varying quantity)

noun

An ornamental dish for the table; a tray or salver.

Dated

noun

A notable level of attainment or achievement.

noun

Any of several distinct, dose-dependent stages of a dextromethorphan trip.

verb

To reach a stable level after a period of increase; to level off.

Intransitive verb

name

A state of Nigeria in the North Central geopolitical zone. Capital and largest city: Jos.

name

A surname

Example Sentences

Etymology

Borrowed from French plateau, diminutive of plat (“a plate”); see plate. Doublet of platter.

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /plæˈtoʊ/
  • British English: /ˈplætəʊ/

Usage

Inflected Forms

plateaus (plural) plateaux (plural) plateaus (present, singular) plateauing (participle, present) plateaued (participle, past) plateaued (past)

Derived Forms

plateaulike

Phrases

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Synonyms

Plateau Penutian tableland

Homonyms

plateaux

Rhymes With

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Questions

How do you pronounce plateau?
The recorded pronunciation is /plæˈtoʊ/.
What does plateau mean?
A largely level expanse of land at a high elevation; tableland.
Where does plateau come from?
Borrowed from French plateau, diminutive of plat (“a plate”); see plate. Doublet of platter.

How to pronounce plateau

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