How do you pronounce "playa"?

In American English: /ˈplaɪə/ (PLEYE-uh). In British English: /plˈaɪə/ (PL-eye). In Canadian English: /ˈplaɪə/ (PLEYE-uh). In Australian English: /plˈaɪə/ (PL-eye).

Is "playa" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈplaɪə/ (PLEYE-uh), while in British English it's /plˈaɪə/ (PL-eye).

How to Pronounce "playa"

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playa

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/ˈplaɪə/

PLEYE-uh

Syllable Breakdown

plaɪpl·əaya

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