How to pronounce player
Say it like PLAY-er. Player has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAY).
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- PLAY
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Player 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of player
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PLAY-uh.
What does player mean?
- a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
- someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)
- a theatrical performer
Where does player come from?
From Middle English pleyer, playere, from Old English pleġere (“player, athlete, wrestler”), from Proto-West Germanic *plegārī.
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Words that rhyme with player
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of player.
Questions about saying player
How do you pronounce player?
Say PLAY-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈpleɪɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpleɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in player?
Player has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAY). Broken into parts: PLAY · er.
Is player 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 /ˈpleɪə/ (PLAY-uh).