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