How to Pronounce Play-by-play

To pronounce "play-by-play", say PLAYBYPL-ay — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

12

Letters

PLAYBYPL-ay

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💡 Tip for remembering “play-by-play”

"play-by-play" has 2 syllables: playbypl-ay.

What does play-by-play mean?

noun

  1. A detailed description or analysis of sporting events as they occur in succession, one play at a time.

adjective

  1. Describing a sports commentary in which a commentator describes every action in some detail as it occurs, often assisted by a second commentator who provides background information and other comments

Synonyms

ball-by-ball

Related words

ball-by-ballpostgamebaseballingmultipointplaygoingbaseballypaceend-to-end

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "play-by-play"?▾

"Play-by-play" has 2 syllables: playbypl · ay.

What does "play-by-play" mean?▾

Play-by-play: A detailed description or analysis of sporting events as they occur in succession, one play at a time.

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