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Why is the word "plait" pronounced "plat" when it looks like it ought to be pronounced "plate"?

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SirenCalledLuce · F

Because it’s french. The same people who spell Oui and pronounce it “we”

Julien · 36-40, M

@SirenCalledLuce and eau is pronounced o

Crazychick · 36-40, F

@SirenCalledLuce @Julien I know those words. I did French in school.

LeopoldBloom · M

@SirenCalledLuce If it was French, it would be pronounced “play” as in “s’il vous plaît.”