How to Pronounce Playacting

To pronounce "playacting", say PLAY-act-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

PLAY-act-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “playacting”

"playacting" has 3 syllables: play-act-ing. It rhymes with play-acting, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: play-acting — easy to mix up when writing.

What does playacting mean?

verb

  1. To perform on, or as if on, a stage.

noun

  1. Pretence
  2. Overdramatic behaviour

Words that rhyme with playacting

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play-acting

Related words

performingplayingactingbyplayexcogitateretributorymelioratenoesis

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "playacting"?▾

"Playacting" has 3 syllables: play · act · ing.

What does "playacting" mean?▾

Playacting: To perform on, or as if on, a stage.

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