How to pronounce playlist
Say it like PLAY-list. Playlist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce playlist. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- PLAY
- list
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Playlist 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.
- listKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of playlist
American and British speakers say playlist in essentially the same way: /ˈpleɪlɪst/ in the US and /ˈpleɪˌlɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLAY-list.
What does playlist mean?
- a list of musical selections for performance or for broadcast by radio
Where does playlist come from?
From play + list.
Questions about saying playlist
How do you pronounce playlist?
Say PLAY-list. The American pronunciation is /ˈpleɪlɪst/. In British English it is /ˈpleɪˌlɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in playlist?
Playlist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAY). Broken into parts: PLAY · list.
Do Americans and Brits say playlist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpleɪlɪst/ and the British form is /ˈpleɪˌlɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.