Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

playout

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.69 in modern English

Syllables
play-out
IPA
12
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The transmission of radio or television channels from the broadcaster into the networks that deliver them to the audience.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

(also play-out) A relegation playoff; a game or short series of games needed to decide relegation.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From play + out.

Usage

Inflected Forms

Questions

What does playout mean?
The transmission of radio or television channels from the broadcaster into the networks that deliver them to the audience.
Where does playout come from?
From play + out.

How to pronounce playout

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