How to pronounce ploys
Say it like PLOYZ. Ploys is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PLOYZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ploys pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLOYZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of ploys
American and British speakers say ploys in essentially the same way: /plɔɪz/ in the US and /plɔɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLOYZ.
What does ploys mean?
- plural of ploy How to pronounce ploy
Words that rhyme with ploys
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ploys.
Questions about saying ploys
How do you pronounce ploys?
Say PLOYZ. The American pronunciation is /plɔɪz/. In British English it is /plɔɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ploys?
Ploys is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PLOYZ.
Do Americans and Brits say ploys the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /plɔɪz/ and the British form is /plɔɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.