American English

How to pronounce plenty

determiner · pronounB1Common word
PLEHnee

/ˈpʰlɛ.ni/

2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

A large amount or number of something; enough and often more than enough.

What to listen for

“Plenty” is usually pronounced /ˈpʰlɛn.ti/. In natural American speech, you may also hear /ˈpʰlɛ.ni/, with the /t/ not pronounced.

Usual pronunciation/ˈpʰlɛn.ti/
Common natural-speech pronunciation/ˈpʰlɛ.ni/
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Meanings & examples

determiner

A large amount or number of something; enough and often more than enough.

We have plenty of time.

There are plenty of seats.

Good to know

Before a noun, use plenty of: plenty of time, not plenty time.

Common phrases & grammar

plenty of time · plenty of room · plenty of food · plenty of opportunities

plenty of + plural noun

plenty of + uncountable noun

pronoun

An amount that is enough, with some left over.

Do we need more? No, we have plenty.

One bottle is plenty.

Common phrases & grammar

subject + have + plenty

subject + be + plenty

Related words & forms