How to Pronounce "plaything"
word
ˈpɫeɪˌθɪŋ
PLAY-thing
plˈeɪθɪŋ
PLAY-thing
Definition
An object, usually a toy or something small, that a child plays with; sometimes used to describe something or someone treated as just a source of fun or amusement by others.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɫeɪˌθɪŋ
British English
plˈeɪθɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PLAY-thing
UK
PLAY-thing
Listen in Context
The baby reached for her favorite plaything.
He gave the puppy a small plaything.
Children love almost any plaything they receive.
He treated her like a plaything, not a real partner.