player

/ˈpleɪər/

Syllables play·er

Stress PLAY-er

Phonics Breakdown

play

/pleɪ/

long ai

er

/ər/

er schwa

Meaning

a person who plays a game or sport; someone who performs music

Sound Reference

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play=/pleɪ/(play) + er=/ər/(teacher)

Example

She is a key player on the team.