How to Pronounce "playwrights"
word
ˈpɫeɪˌɹaɪts
PLAY-rytes
plˈeɪɹaɪts
play-RYTES
Definition
People who write plays for the theater. A playwright creates scripts for actors to perform on stage.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɫeɪˌɹaɪts
British English
plˈeɪɹaɪts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PLAY-rytes
UK
play-RYTES
Listen in Context
Many famous playwrights lived in London.
Shakespeare and Molière are well-known playwrights.
The festival celebrates new playwrights every year.
Modern playwrights often experiment with unusual stories and stage designs.