How to pronounce playmate
Say it like PLAY-mayt. Playmate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAY).
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- PLAY
- mayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Playmate 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.
- maytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of playmate
American and British speakers say playmate in essentially the same way: /ˈpleɪˌmeɪt/ in the US and /ˈpleɪˌmeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLAY-mayt.
What does playmate mean?
- A companion for someone (especially a child) to play with.
- A person's lover.
Where does playmate come from?
From play + mate. Compare earlier playfeer (“playmate”) of similar construction.
Questions about saying playmate
How do you pronounce playmate?
Say PLAY-mayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈpleɪˌmeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈpleɪˌmeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in playmate?
Playmate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAY). Broken into parts: PLAY · mayt.
Do Americans and Brits say playmate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpleɪˌmeɪt/ and the British form is /ˈpleɪˌmeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.