How to pronounce playfully
Say it like PLAY-fuh-lee. Playfully has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAY).
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- PLAY
- fuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Playfully 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.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of playfully
American and British speakers say playfully in essentially the same way: /ˈpleɪfəli/ in the US and /ˈpleɪfəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLAY-fuh-lee.
What does playfully mean?
- In a playful manner.
Where does playfully come from?
From playful + -ly.
Questions about saying playfully
How do you pronounce playfully?
Say PLAY-fuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpleɪfəli/. In British English it is /ˈpleɪfəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in playfully?
Playfully has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAY). Broken into parts: PLAY · fuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say playfully the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpleɪfəli/ and the British form is /ˈpleɪfəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.