Hoe spreek je „plays” uit in het Engels
pleɪz
PLAYZ
Hoofdklemtoon: PLAYZ
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “plays”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
PLAYZ
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
As a single-syllable word, "plays" receives full primary stress when spoken in isolation, though it may take a reduced weak form in connected speech when acting as a function word.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Single-syllable words like "plays" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech.
How Native Speakers Say It: Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "plays" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "plays" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "plays is" sounds like "plays-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "plays" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“plays the wife of Preacher-- and Chris Webber plays Preacher-- and he hadn't had the part at that time.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“plays in a way the so yours is based on the tempest which is a strange play”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“plays Siru as the 5-year-old who gets lost.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“plays are part of of that series um I originally just sat with people who I”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“plays in a theater, showing them poverty in the street...”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“plays flute for some lame-o music company and and then i set it aside and”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
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plays the wife of Preacher-- and Chris Webber plays Preacher-- and he hadn't had the part at that time.
Hoor in context: “plays”
15.592 clipsThe Engels word “plays” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as pleɪz (phonetic respelling: PLAYZ). Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (PLAYZ), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. Grammatically, “plays” functions as a verb, noun and acts as an English heteronym where syllable stress shifts between noun (initial-syllable stress) and verb (second-syllable stress) usage. SayItVid indexes 15.592 authentic Engels video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “plays” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USClip #1 · @3:05
“and there was a part for Betty Lou, who plays the wife of Preacher-- and Chris Webber plays Preacher-- and he hadn't had the part at that time. and he hadn't had the part at that time.”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #2 · @4:02
“series in which writers who are known for other work are rewriting Shakespeare plays in a way the so yours is based on the tempest which is a strange play isn't it it's a very strange part yeah yeah how did you you know like I mean”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #3 · @9:09
“5-year-old uh actor Sunonny Poor who plays Siru as the 5-year-old who gets lost. Um my model for that first hour of lost. Um my model for that first hour of”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #4 · @9:27
“whole process which I call on the road a search for American character all of my plays are part of of that series um I originally just sat with people who I met on the streets of New York and talked them about whatever they you know”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @10:45
“for people who can't afford to see plays in a theater, showing them poverty in the street... I think people in the theater, showing them poverty in”
Definitie & Betekenis: “plays”
- To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.
- To toy or trifle; to act with levity or thoughtlessness; to be careless.
- Activity for amusement only, especially among the young.
- Similar activity in young animals, as they explore their environment and learn new skills.
Voorbeeldzinnen in context (3)
- “The children played in the park.”
- “Don't play with your food!”
- “plays the wife of Preacher-- and Chris Webber plays Preacher-- and he hadn't had the part at that time.”
Veelvoorkomende uitdrukkingen
Uitspraak: “plays”
- Pronunciation:
- PLAYZ
- Lettergrepen:
- PLAYZ
- Written Hyphenation:
- plays
- Hoofdklemtoon:
- PLAYZ
- IPA:
- pleɪz
- Hoor in context
- plays
Synoniemen: “plays”
Hoor woorden die betekenisverwant zijn aan “plays” in echte videoclips:
Woorden die rijmen op “plays”
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Veelgestelde vragen over „plays”
Hoe spreek je “plays” uit in het Engels?
“plays” wordt uitgesproken als ⁄pleɪz⁄ (PLAYZ). Luister naar de videoclips van moedertaalsprekers hierboven om het in context te horen.
Waar ligt de klemtoon bij “plays”?
De hoofdklemtoon bij “plays” ligt op “PLAYZ”. Let op die beklemtoonde lettergreep in de videofragmenten hierboven.
Wat betekent “plays”?
To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.
Hoe kan ik “plays” in echte zinnen horen?
Deze pagina bevat 15592 videovoorbeelden van “plays” met gesynchroniseerde ondertiteling. Gebruik Vorige / Volgende (of de pijltjestoetsen ← / →) om elk fragment direct te beluisteren.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “plays”?
Single-syllable words like "plays" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech. Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "plays" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.