How to pronounce playbill
Say it like PLAY-bil. Playbill has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAY).
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- PLAY
- bil
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Playbill 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.
- bilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of playbill
American and British speakers say playbill in essentially the same way: /ˈpleɪˌbɪl/ in the US and /ˈpleɪˌbɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLAY-bil.
What does playbill mean?
- A poster advertising a theatrical performance.
- A program/program/pamphlet for a theatrical performance.
Where does playbill come from?
From play + bill.
Questions about saying playbill
How do you pronounce playbill?
Say PLAY-bil. The American pronunciation is /ˈpleɪˌbɪl/. In British English it is /ˈpleɪˌbɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in playbill?
Playbill has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAY). Broken into parts: PLAY · bil.
Do Americans and Brits say playbill the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpleɪˌbɪl/ and the British form is /ˈpleɪˌbɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.