How to pronounce playpiece
Say it like PLAY-pees. Playpiece has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAY).
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- PLAY
- pees
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Playpiece 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.
- peesKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of playpiece
American and British speakers say playpiece in essentially the same way: /ˈpleɪpis/ in the US and /ˈpleɪpis/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLAY-pees.
What does playpiece mean?
- A snack taken by a child to school to be eaten at playtime.
- Synonym of game piece.
Where does playpiece come from?
From play + piece.
Questions about saying playpiece
How do you pronounce playpiece?
Say PLAY-pees. The American pronunciation is /ˈpleɪpis/. In British English it is /ˈpleɪpis/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in playpiece?
Playpiece has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAY). Broken into parts: PLAY · pees.
Do Americans and Brits say playpiece the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpleɪpis/ and the British form is /ˈpleɪpis/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.