How to Pronounce Playing

To pronounce "playing", say PLAY-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpleɪ.ɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈpleɪ.ɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “playing”

"playing" has 2 syllables: play-ing. It rhymes with braying and swaying, if that helps it stick.

What does playing mean?

verb

  1. To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.

    “They played long and hard.”

  2. To perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game).

    “He plays on three teams”

noun

  1. (gerund of play) An occasion on which something, such as a song or show, is played.

Synonyms

defraudget it onhave sexmake out

Words that rhyme with playing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

brayingswayingslayingflayingsurveyingdecayingprayingstrayingconveyingdismayingallayingrelaying

Related words

performingplayactingactingplayfulmusicreproducereplicationperformance

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "playing"?▾

"Playing" has 2 syllables: play · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "playing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "playing" is /ˈpleɪ.ɪŋ/.

What does "playing" mean?▾

Playing: To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.

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