How to Pronounce "playwright"
word
/ˈpɫeɪˌɹaɪt/
PLAY-ryt
/plˈeɪɹaɪt/
play-RYT
Definition
A playwright is a person who writes plays, which are stories performed on stage in a theater.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɫeɪˌɹaɪt/
British English
/plˈeɪɹaɪt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PLAY-ryt
UK
play-RYT
Listen in Context
William Shakespeare was a famous playwright.
A playwright writes stories for the stage.
The playwright is working on a new play.
She dreams of becoming a successful playwright one day.