How to pronounce playdate
Say it like PLAY-dayt. Playdate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAY).
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- PLAY
- dayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Playdate 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.
- daytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of playdate
American and British speakers say playdate in essentially the same way: /ˈpleɪˌdeɪt/ in the US and /ˈpleɪˌdeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLAY-dayt.
What does playdate mean?
- The occasion of a child having a friend come over to play at their house, traditionally scheduled by both children's parents.
- Any scheduled recreation, especially if not scheduled by those directly involved.“The poodles have regular playdates on weekday mornings.”
- The date of a showing of a film.
Where does playdate come from?
From play + date.
Questions about saying playdate
How do you pronounce playdate?
Say PLAY-dayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈpleɪˌdeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈpleɪˌdeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in playdate?
Playdate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAY). Broken into parts: PLAY · dayt.
Do Americans and Brits say playdate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpleɪˌdeɪt/ and the British form is /ˈpleɪˌdeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.