How to pronounce platitude
American English pronunciation
PLAT-ih-tood
- IPA
- /ˈplætɪˌtud/
- Syllables
- PLAT · ih · tood (3 syllables, stress on the 1st)
- Also said
- PLAT-ih-tyood
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What platitude means
A dull, worn-out remark said as if it were wise
In a sentence: The speech was full of platitudes like "Just try your best."
Where it comes from: It comes from French, built on plat, meaning flat.
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Compare: platitude and truism
A truism is plainly true; a platitude is a stale, empty remark said as if it were wise.
See also: truism
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