Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

playroom

/plˈeɪɹˌum/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.55 in modern English

Syllables: play-room
IPA: /plˈeɪɹˌum/

15

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A room, allocated as a children's play area, in which noisy or boisterous activities are tolerated.

noun

A room dedicated to sadomasochistic sexual activity.

Example Sentences

"She'll take them to bed with her, and she'll give them stuff to make them feel like lords of creation, and they'll play round games. Then one day they'll wake up in shackles in her playroom."

Etymology

From play + room.

Inflected Forms

playrooms (plural) play-room (alternative) play room (alternative)

Synonyms

rumpus room game room

Questions

How do you pronounce playroom?: The recorded pronunciation is /plˈeɪɹˌum/.
What does playroom mean?: A room, allocated as a children's play area, in which noisy or boisterous activities are tolerated.
Where does playroom come from?: From play + room.

How to pronounce playroom

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