How to Pronounce "play dumb"
expression
ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈdəm
PLAY DUM
plˈeɪ/ /dˈʌm
play DUM
Definition
To pretend not to know something or act as if you are less intelligent in order to avoid trouble or responsibility.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈdəm
British English
plˈeɪ/ /dˈʌm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PLAY DUM
UK
play DUM
Listen in Context
He tried to play dumb when the teacher asked about the broken window.
Please don’t play dumb; I know you saw what happened.
Sometimes it’s better to play dumb and stay out of trouble.
Whenever mom asks who made the mess, my brother just plays dumb.