How to pronounce playsome
Say it like PLAY-sum. Playsome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAY).
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- PLAY
- sum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Playsome 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.
- sumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of playsome
American and British speakers say playsome in essentially the same way: /ˈpleɪsəm/ in the US and /ˈpleɪsəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLAY-sum.
What does playsome mean?
- Playful; frolicsome.
Where does playsome come from?
From play + -some.
Questions about saying playsome
How do you pronounce playsome?
Say PLAY-sum. The American pronunciation is /ˈpleɪsəm/. In British English it is /ˈpleɪsəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in playsome?
Playsome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAY). Broken into parts: PLAY · sum.
Do Americans and Brits say playsome the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpleɪsəm/ and the British form is /ˈpleɪsəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.