Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

stage play

/ˈsteɪd͡ʒˌpleɪ/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.98 in modern English

Syllables: stage -play
IPA: /ˈsteɪd͡ʒˌpleɪ/

15

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A play written to be performed on the stage.

Example Sentences

"A section will suddenly become a stage play, a comic-strip-style cartoon, a chat-show anecdote, or a lecture delivered in glorious style by Tilda Swinton in a shocking orange dress and a wig to match"

Etymology

From stage + play.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈsteɪd͡ʒˌpleɪ/

Inflected Forms

stage plays (plural) stageplay (alternative)

Questions

How do you pronounce stage play?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈsteɪd͡ʒˌpleɪ/.
What does stage play mean?: A play written to be performed on the stage.
Where does stage play come from?: From stage + play.

How to pronounce stage play

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