How to Pronounce Player

To pronounce "player", say PLAY-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpleɪə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈpleɪə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “player”

"player" has 2 syllables: play-er. It rhymes with soothsayer and purveyor, if that helps it stick.

What does player mean?

noun

  1. One that plays
  2. One who is playful; one without serious aims; an idler; a trifler.

Synonyms

laker

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Words that rhyme with player

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soothsayerpurveyorlayerprayersprayerslayerconveyornaysayerassayerconveyerdoomsayersauter

Related words

participanthistrionthespianactormusicianinstrumentalistgamblerstakeholder

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "player"?▾

"Player" has 2 syllables: play · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "player"?▾

The IPA transcription of "player" is /ˈpleɪə(ɹ)/.

What does "player" mean?▾

Player: One that plays

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