How to Pronounce "plateau"

word

pɫæˈtoʊ

pla-TOH

plˈætəʊ

pla-TOH

Definition

A plateau is a large, flat area of land that is higher than the land around it. It also means a period when progress or growth stops increasing for a time.

IPA Transcription

American English

pɫæˈtoʊ

British English

plˈætəʊ

Simplified Pronunciation

pla-TOH

Listen in Context

The city is built on a plateau.

After weeks of practice, her skills reached a plateau.

A plateau is higher than the surrounding land.

I've hit a plateau with my workout—I'm not seeing any more results.