Placedo is a small rural community located in Victoria County, Texas, United States. The unique spelling of "Placedo" can be explained through its IPA phonetic transcription: pləˈseɪdoʊ. The first syllable "pla" is pronounced as "pluh", the second syllable "ce" is pronounced as "say", and the third syllable "do" is pronounced as "doh". The stress is placed on the second syllable. The origin of the word Placedo is uncertain, but it is believed to have been named after a Mexican chief or one of his sons.