How to pronounce playpen
Say it like PLAY-pen. Playpen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAY).
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- PLAY
- pen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Playpen 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.
- penGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of playpen
American and British speakers say playpen in essentially the same way: /ˈpleɪˌpɛn/ in the US and /ˈpleɪˌpɛn/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLAY-pen.
What does playpen mean?
- An enclosure in which babies or small children can play.
- An area or domain in which a person can exercise their activities or endeavors freely.
Where does playpen come from?
From play + pen.
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Questions about saying playpen
How do you pronounce playpen?
Say PLAY-pen. The American pronunciation is /ˈpleɪˌpɛn/. In British English it is /ˈpleɪˌpɛn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in playpen?
Playpen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAY). Broken into parts: PLAY · pen.
Do Americans and Brits say playpen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpleɪˌpɛn/ and the British form is /ˈpleɪˌpɛn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.