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How to Pronounce “plainclothed” in English

/plɪnklɒθɛd/

plain·clo·thed

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What does “plainclothed” mean?

ADJECTIVE
  • plainclothes; wearing ordinary clothes instead of a uniform in order to avoid detection.

Example sentences

  • to a police station where they claim outside they were attacked by plainclothed officers my initial thought i was thought he was
  • unknown substance maguire's lawyers claimed their client had later acted in self-defense after being kicked by plainclothed officers

Common phrases

plainclothed officers

How to pronounce “plainclothed

Syllables:
plain · clo · thed
IPA:
/plɪnklɒθɛd/
Listen for:
the stressed syllable in the clips above — notice how surrounding sounds blend in natural speech.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce “plainclothed”?

“plainclothed” is pronounced /plɪnklɒθɛd/ (plain · clo · thed). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.

How many syllables are in “plainclothed”?

“plainclothed” has 3 syllables: plain · clo · thed.

What does “plainclothed” mean?

plainclothes; wearing ordinary clothes instead of a uniform in order to avoid detection.

How can I hear “plainclothed” used in real sentences?

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