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