How to Pronounce Play-off

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

PLAY-off

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💡 Tip for remembering “play-off”

"play-off" has 2 syllables: play-off. It rhymes with lay-off, if that helps it stick.

What does play-off mean?

noun

  1. A final game in a series needed to break a tie.
  2. A short series of games to select a league champion.

Words that rhyme with play-off

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lay-off

Related words

competitionsfinalplayoffsroundsplayoffplayoutplaydownsemifinal

Frequently asked questions

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

"Play-off" has 2 syllables: play · off.

What does "play-off" mean?▾

Play-off: A final game in a series needed to break a tie.

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