How to pronounce showplace
Say it like SHOH-plays. Showplace has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOH).
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- SHOH
- plays
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Showplace pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- playsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of showplace
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SHOH-plays.
What does showplace mean?
- A building or estate shown for its beauty or noteworthiness.
- A location kept for display only.
Where does showplace come from?
From show + place.
Questions about saying showplace
How do you pronounce showplace?
Say SHOH-plays. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃoʊˌpleɪs/. In British English it is /ˈʃəʊˌpleɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in showplace?
Showplace has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOH). Broken into parts: SHOH · plays.
Is showplace pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈʃəʊˌpleɪs/ (SHOH-plays).