How to pronounce fourplay
Say it like FOR-play. Fourplay has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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- FOR
- play
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fourplay pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- playKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of fourplay
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-play.
What does fourplay mean?
- Synonym of quad play.
Where does fourplay come from?
From four + play, after triple play (and perhaps punning on foreplay).
Questions about saying fourplay
How do you pronounce fourplay?
Say FOR-play. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrpleɪ/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːpleɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fourplay?
Fourplay has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · play.
Is fourplay pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈfɔːpleɪ/ (FAW-play).