How to pronounce

Playwright

/pleɪɹaɪt/

🇺🇸

US English

/pleɪɹaɪt/

Active

🇬🇧

UK English

/pleɪɹaɪt/

Speed

Pronunciation Guide

Tricky

Syllables

PLAY · wright

Pronouncing the '-wright' part to rhyme with 'wrought' or 'weight'.

A good playwright works all night to get the play right.

Practice Speaking

Accent

Tap the mic, say “playwright”, then stop.

Try another word