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How do you spell Plateau?

Correct spelling

plateau

From French for flat elevated land. The T and X are both silent.

Why is plateau spelled this way?

From French plateau, itself from Old French platel, flat object. The AU makes an OH sound, the T is silent — classic French.

Common misspellings of plateau

platoplatoeplateuplateaux

Example

The road climbed until it reached a wide plateau.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell plateau?+
The correct spelling is "plateau". From French for flat elevated land. The T and X are both silent.
Is it plato or plateau?+
The correct spelling is "plateau", not "plato". This word gets varies monthly searches.

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