how to pronounce plaster

/ˈplɑː.stəɹ/

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plaster is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of plaster in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… rip that plaster off come on oh there it …”

meaning of plaster

Plaster is a mixture of lime, sand, and water that is used to coat walls and ceilings to make them smooth and water-resistant.

plaster frequency in english - C1 level of CEFR

the word plaster occurs in english on average 9 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C1 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.