How to Pronounce "play about"
expression
ˈpɫeɪ/ /əˈbaʊt
PLAY uh-BOWT
plˈeɪ/ /ɐbˈaʊt
play uh-BOWT
Definition
To behave in a playful, silly, or not serious way, often wasting time or avoiding what you should be doing.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɫeɪ/ /əˈbaʊt
British English
plˈeɪ/ /ɐbˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PLAY uh-BOWT
UK
play uh-BOWT
Listen in Context
The children like to play about in the garden.
Don’t play about with my phone.
We shouldn’t play about in class.
Stop playing about and help me with the chores.