How to pronounce plaything
Say it like PLAY-thing. Plaything has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAY).
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- PLAY
- thing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plaything 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.
- thingGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of plaything
American and British speakers say plaything in essentially the same way: /ˈpleɪˌθɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈpleɪˌθɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLAY-thing.
What does plaything mean?
- A thing or person intended for playing with.
- A person at the mercy of fate.
- Used for the purpose of play or amusement.
Where does plaything come from?
From play + thing.
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Questions about saying plaything
How do you pronounce plaything?
Say PLAY-thing. The American pronunciation is /ˈpleɪˌθɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpleɪˌθɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plaything?
Plaything has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAY). Broken into parts: PLAY · thing.
Do Americans and Brits say plaything the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpleɪˌθɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈpleɪˌθɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.