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
US
pla-TOH
UK
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.