How to Pronounce "platoons"
word
pɫəˈtunz
pluh-TOONZ
plɐtˈuːnz
plut-OONZ
Definition
Small groups of soldiers within a company, usually led by a lieutenant. In some cases, it can refer to organized teams or groups outside the military.
IPA Transcription
American English
pɫəˈtunz
British English
plɐtˈuːnz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pluh-TOONZ
UK
plut-OONZ
Listen in Context
The army divided into several platoons.
Each platoon has a leader.
Three platoons finished training today.
The platoons moved out at dawn, ready for the mission.