How do you pronounce "playboy"?

In American English: /ˈpleɪˌbɔɪ/ (PLAY-boy). In British English: /plˈeɪbˌɔɪ/ (PL-ayb). In Canadian English: /ˈpleɪˌbɔɪ/ (PLAY-boy). In Australian English: /plˈeɪbɔɪ/ (PL-ayb).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpleɪˌbɔɪ/ (PLAY-boy), while in British English it's /plˈeɪbˌɔɪ/ (PL-ayb).

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/ˈpleɪˌbɔɪ/

PLAY-boy

Syllable Breakdown

pleɪplay·bɔɪboy

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