How to Pronounce "play along"
expression
ˈpɫeɪ/ /əˈɫɔŋ
PLAY-uh-LAWNG
plˈeɪ/ /ɐlˈɒŋ
play-uh-LONG
Definition
To pretend to agree with or participate in something, usually for social reasons or to avoid conflict, even if you don't really mean it. It can also mean joining in a game, joke, or activity.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɫeɪ/ /əˈɫɔŋ
British English
plˈeɪ/ /ɐlˈɒŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PLAY-uh-LAWNG
UK
play-uh-LONG
Listen in Context
Just play along with her story so she doesn't get upset.
Can you play along and pretend it's your birthday?
The band invited the crowd to play along during the song.
I didn't really know what was going on, so I just played along.