How many syllables in play?

Syllables in play

1

play

Play has one syllable.

How to say play

Pronunciation/pleɪ/
1 syllable · DUM
StressOne syllable, so it carries the stress
Letters4

Play is said in a single beat with one vowel sound, so it has one syllable.

Words that rhyme with play

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Questions

How many syllables are in play?
Play has one syllable.
How do you divide play into syllables?
Play is one syllable, so it isn't divided.

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