How to Pronounce "placate"
word
ˈpɫeɪkeɪt
PLAY-kayt
plɐkˈeɪt
pluh-KATE
Definition
To make someone less angry or upset by doing or saying something to please them.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɫeɪkeɪt
British English
plɐkˈeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PLAY-kayt
UK
pluh-KATE
Listen in Context
She tried to placate the crying child by giving him a toy.
He brought flowers to placate his angry girlfriend.
The manager tried to placate the customers by offering a discount.
Don’t just try to placate me with empty promises.