How to pronounce places
Say it like PLAY-suz. Places has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAY).
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- PLAY
- suz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Places pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- suzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of places
American and British speakers say places in essentially the same way: /ˈpleɪsəz/ in the US and /ˈpleɪsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLAY-siz.
What does places mean?
- plural of place How to pronounce place
- third-person singular simple present indicative of place How to pronounce place
Words that rhyme with places
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of places.
Questions about saying places
How do you pronounce places?
Say PLAY-suz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpleɪsəz/. In British English it is /ˈpleɪsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in places?
Places has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAY). Broken into parts: PLAY · suz.
Do Americans and Brits say places the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpleɪsəz/ and the British form is /ˈpleɪsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.