How to pronounce playthrough
Say it like PLAY-throo. Playthrough has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAY).
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- PLAY
- throo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Playthrough 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.
- throoGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of playthrough
American and British speakers say playthrough in essentially the same way: /ˈpleɪˌθru/ in the US and /ˈpleɪˌθruː/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLAY-throo.
What does playthrough mean?
- The act, or a recording, of playing a game from start to finish.
- The cumulative monetary amount that must be wagered before an account may be withdrawn, typically stated as a multiple of the initial deposit.
Where does playthrough come from?
From play + through.
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Questions about saying playthrough
How do you pronounce playthrough?
Say PLAY-throo. The American pronunciation is /ˈpleɪˌθru/. In British English it is /ˈpleɪˌθruː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in playthrough?
Playthrough has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAY). Broken into parts: PLAY · throo.
Do Americans and Brits say playthrough the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpleɪˌθru/ and the British form is /ˈpleɪˌθruː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.