playground

/ˈpleɪɡraʊnd/

Syllables play·ground

Stress PLAY-ground

Phonics Breakdown

play

/pleɪ/

long ai

ground

/ɡraʊnd/

ou diphth

Meaning

an outdoor area where children can play, often with equipment

Sound Reference

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play=/pleɪ/(play) + ground=/ɡraʊnd/(ground)

Example

The children are playing in the playground after school.