How to Pronounce "playoffs"
word
/ˈpɫeɪˌɔfs/
PLAY-awfs
/plˈeɪɒfs/
play-OFS
Definition
A series of games or matches played after the main season to decide the champion or final ranking in a sports league.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɫeɪˌɔfs/
British English
/plˈeɪɒfs/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PLAY-awfs
UK
play-OFS
Listen in Context
The Lakers reached the playoffs last year.
Only eight teams make it to the playoffs.
She watched every playoffs game on TV.
We didn't expect our team to make the playoffs this year, but they did!