How to pronounce playfellow
Say it like PLAY-fel-oh. Playfellow has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAY).
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- PLAY
- fel
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Playfellow 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.
- felGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of playfellow
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PLAY-fel-oh.
What does playfellow mean?
- A playmate; a companion for someone (especially children) to play with.
Where does playfellow come from?
From play + fellow.
Questions about saying playfellow
How do you pronounce playfellow?
Say PLAY-fel-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈpleɪˌfɛloʊ/. In British English it is /ˈpleɪˌfɛləʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in playfellow?
Playfellow has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAY). Broken into parts: PLAY · fel · oh.
Is playfellow pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈpleɪˌfɛləʊ/ (PLAY-fel-oh).