How to Pronounce Screenplay

To pronounce "screenplay", say SCREENPL-ay — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈskɹiːnˌpleɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈskɹiːnˌpleɪ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “screenplay”

"screenplay" has 2 syllables: screenpl-ay. It rhymes with convey and display, if that helps it stick.

What does screenplay mean?

noun

  1. (authorship) A script for a movie or a television show.

Words that rhyme with screenplay

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

conveydisplaydismaysobriquetdisarrayallaygaydecayplayportraycachefray

Related words

screenwritermoviescriptscenariosynopsisplotstorylinestory

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "screenplay"?▾

"Screenplay" has 2 syllables: screenpl · ay.

What is the IPA transcription of "screenplay"?▾

The IPA transcription of "screenplay" is /ˈskɹiːnˌpleɪ/.

What does "screenplay" mean?▾

Screenplay: (authorship) A script for a movie or a television show.

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