How to pronounce playbook
Say it like PLAY-buuk. Playbook has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAY).
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- PLAY
- buuk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Playbook 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.
- buukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of playbook
American and British speakers say playbook in essentially the same way: /ˈpleɪbʊk/ in the US and /ˈpleɪbʊk/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLAY-buuk.
What does playbook mean?
- A book containing the text of a play or plays.
- A book of games and amusements for children.
- A book of strategies (plays) for use in American football (and by extension other sports or disciplines).
Where does playbook come from?
From play + book.
Questions about saying playbook
How do you pronounce playbook?
Say PLAY-buuk. The American pronunciation is /ˈpleɪbʊk/. In British English it is /ˈpleɪbʊk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in playbook?
Playbook has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAY). Broken into parts: PLAY · buuk.
Do Americans and Brits say playbook the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpleɪbʊk/ and the British form is /ˈpleɪbʊk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.