Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

plain english

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.36 in modern English

Syllables
plain english
IPA
18
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
1
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

English that does not use any jargon or technical or scientific terminology; simple or easily comprehensible words or language, usually denoting a form restricted by good sense alone, as contrasted with a codified form via controlled natural language.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

Usage

Phrases

plain as day plain language controlled vocabulary in layman's terms straight talk

Frequently Paired Words

plain as day plain language plainspoken controlled vocabulary in layman's terms straight talk Basic English Simple English

Questions

What does plain english mean?
English that does not use any jargon or technical or scientific terminology; simple or easily comprehensible words or language, usually denoting a form restricted by good sense alone, as contrasted with a codified form via controlled natural language.

How to pronounce plain english

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “plain english”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “plain english” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.