How to Pronounce "play ball"
expression
ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈbɔɫ
PLAY-BAWL
plˈeɪ/ /bˈɔːl
play-BAWL
Definition
'Play ball' means to cooperate or work willingly with others. It can also literally mean to play a ball game, like baseball.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈbɔɫ
British English
plˈeɪ/ /bˈɔːl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PLAY-BAWL
UK
play-BAWL
Listen in Context
Let’s play ball after school.
The team was ready to play ball when the coach arrived.
If you play ball with us, we can finish faster.
Management won’t play ball unless we agree to their terms.