How many syllables in plays?

There is 1 syllable in the word plays.

How to pronounce plays:

bid

caper

child's play

drama

dramatic play

free rein

frolic

fun

gambling

gambol

gaming

looseness

maneuver

manoeuvre

period of play

play

playing period

romp

shimmer

sport

swordplay

turn

bangs

drudges

grinds

hammers

labors

labours

moils

slaves

slogs

struggles

toils

works

Here are some other common 1-syllable words.

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