How to Pronounce "plaques"
word
ˈpɫæks
PLAKS
plˈæks
PLAKS
Definition
Flat objects with writing or decoration, often placed on walls to commemorate something, or in medicine, patches of material in the body (such as dental or arterial plaques).
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɫæks
British English
plˈæks
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PLAKS
UK
PLAKS
Listen in Context
Many buildings have plaques to show their history.
You should brush your teeth to remove plaques.
Doctors worry about plaques in arteries.
There are several plaques honoring famous scientists at the university.