How do you pronounce "playwright"?

In American English: /ˈpleɪˌraɪt/ (PLAY-reyet). In British English: /plˈeɪɹˌaɪt/ (PL-ayr). In Canadian English: /ˈpleɪˌrʌɪt/ (PLAY-ruh-it). In Australian English: /plˈeɪɹaɪt/ (PL-ayr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpleɪˌraɪt/ (PLAY-reyet), while in British English it's /plˈeɪɹˌaɪt/ (PL-ayr).

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playwright

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/ˈpleɪˌraɪt/

PLAY-reyet

Syllable Breakdown

pleɪplay·raɪtwright

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