How to pronounce playgrounds
Say it like PLAY-growndz. Playgrounds has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAY).
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- PLAY
- growndz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Playgrounds 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.
- growndzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of playgrounds
American and British speakers say playgrounds in essentially the same way: /ˈpleɪˌɡraʊndz/ in the US and /ˈpleɪˌɡraʊndz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLAY-growndz.
What does playgrounds mean?
- plural of playground How to pronounce playground
Questions about saying playgrounds
How do you pronounce playgrounds?
Say PLAY-growndz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpleɪˌɡraʊndz/. In British English it is /ˈpleɪˌɡraʊndz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in playgrounds?
Playgrounds has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAY). Broken into parts: PLAY · growndz.
Do Americans and Brits say playgrounds the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpleɪˌɡraʊndz/ and the British form is /ˈpleɪˌɡraʊndz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.