How to pronounce playgoer
Say it like PLAY-goh-uh. Playgoer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAY).
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- PLAY
- goh
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Playgoer 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.
- gohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of playgoer
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PLAY-goh-uh.
What does playgoer mean?
- One who goes to plays; someone known to be a member of the audience at theatric productions.“My mother and my sister were the playgoers of the household; they held season tickets to the local theater.”
Where does playgoer come from?
From play + goer.
Questions about saying playgoer
How do you pronounce playgoer?
Say PLAY-goh-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈpleɪˌɡoʊə/. In British English it is /ˈpleɪˌɡəʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in playgoer?
Playgoer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAY). Broken into parts: PLAY · goh · uh.
Is playgoer 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 /ˈpleɪˌɡəʊə/ (PLAY-goh-uh).