How to pronounce playwright
Say it like PLAY-ryte. Playwright has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAY).
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- PLAY
- ryte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Playwright 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.
- ryteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of playwright
American and British speakers say playwright in essentially the same way: /ˈpleɪˌraɪt/ in the US and /ˈpleɪˌraɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLAY-ryte.
What does playwright mean?
- A writer and creator of theatrical plays.
Where does playwright come from?
From play + wright (“builder, craftsman”).
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Questions about saying playwright
How do you pronounce playwright?
Say PLAY-ryte. The American pronunciation is /ˈpleɪˌraɪt/. In British English it is /ˈpleɪˌraɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in playwright?
Playwright has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAY). Broken into parts: PLAY · ryte.
Do Americans and Brits say playwright the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpleɪˌraɪt/ and the British form is /ˈpleɪˌraɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.