How to Pronounce Horseplay

To pronounce "horseplay", say HORS-epl-ay — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

HORS-epl-ay

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💡 Tip for remembering “horseplay”

"horseplay" has 3 syllables: hors-epl-ay. It rhymes with convey and display, if that helps it stick.

What does horseplay mean?

noun

  1. Rough or rowdy play that can often result in unintentional physical harm.

verb

  1. To engage in horseplay.

Synonyms

roughhousingplay fightroughhouse

Words that rhyme with horseplay

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

conveydisplaydismaysobriquetdisarrayallaygaydecayplayportraycachefray

Related words

rough-and-tumbleoverreachplaypunishmentmanhandlingbrawlingbruisingplunging

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "horseplay"?▾

"Horseplay" has 3 syllables: hors · epl · ay.

What does "horseplay" mean?▾

Horseplay: Rough or rowdy play that can often result in unintentional physical harm.

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