How to pronounce plethora
American English pronunciation
PLETH-uh-ruh
- IPA
- /ˈplɛθəɹə/
- Syllables
- PLETH · uh · ruh (3 syllables, stress on the 1st)
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What plethora means
A huge amount that is way too much
In a sentence: The buffet had a plethora of desserts to choose from.
Where it comes from: From a Greek word meaning "fullness."
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