How to Pronounce "play dead"
expression
ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈdɛd
PLAY DED
plˈeɪ/ /dˈɛd
play DED
Definition
To pretend to be dead, often to avoid danger or to trick someone.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈdɛd
British English
plˈeɪ/ /dˈɛd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PLAY DED
UK
play DED
Listen in Context
The dog plays dead when it hears loud noises.
Some animals play dead to escape from predators.
He decided to play dead when the thief entered the house.
Sometimes, it's better to just play dead and wait for things to calm down.