How to Pronounce Players

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈpleɪəz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “players”

"players" has 2 syllables: play-ers. It rhymes with purveyors and mayors, if that helps it stick.

What does players mean?

noun

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

Synonyms

laker

Words that rhyme with players

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

purveyorsmayorsdoomsayersnaysayerslayersprayerssurveyorstaxpayerspayerssprayersstrayersbricklayers

Related words

participanthistrionthespianactormusicianinstrumentalistactivistsactors

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "players"?▾

"Players" has 2 syllables: play · ers.

What is the IPA transcription of "players"?▾

The IPA transcription of "players" is /ˈpleɪəz/.

What does "players" mean?▾

Players: One that plays

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