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play
/pleɪ/
Short answer
The English word play is pronounced /pleɪ/. It is spelled P-L-A-Y and has 4 letters. The -ing form is playing and the past form is played.
Example sentence
We play in the park.
Key facts
- English
- play
- Pronunciation
- /pleɪ/
- -ing form
- playing
- Past form
- played
- Spelling
- P-L-A-Y
- Number of letters
- 4
- Word list
- Action Verbs for Kids: Common English Verbs
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How do you pronounce play?
Play is pronounced /pleɪ/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.
How do you spell play?
Play is spelled P-L-A-Y. It has 4 letters.
What is the past form of play?
The past form of play is played. The -ing form is playing.
How do you use play in a sentence?
For example: We play in the park.
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