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play
How many syllables in play?
   725869314 syllableDivide play into syllables:   play
Syllable stress:   play
How to pronounce play:   pley
How to say play: 
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Synonyms for play
1 syllable
- act 
- frisk 
- games 
- plunk 
- sham 
- sport 
- strum 
- twang 
- face 
- fun 
- pluck 
- script 
- show 
- stage 
- tease 
2 syllables
- appear 
- drama 
- have fun
- join in
- perform 
- screenplay 
- tinker 
- compete 
- frolic 
- horseplay 
- pageant 
- putter 
- star as
- twiddle 
3 syllables
- amusement 
- comedy 
- joke about
- performance 
- take part in
- be flippant
- fool around 
- mess about 
- play a part
- tragedy 
4 syllables
- amuse yourself
- dramatic piece
- recreation 
- cooperate 
- participate 
- take the part of
5 syllables
7 syllables
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