How to Pronounce "play with fire"
expression
ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ/ /ˈfaɪɝ/, /ˈfaɪɹ
PLAY with FY-er
plˈeɪ/ /wˈɪð/ /fˈaɪə
PLAY with FY-uh
Definition
To take risks or do something dangerous that could lead to trouble or harm.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ/ /ˈfaɪɝ/, /ˈfaɪɹ
British English
plˈeɪ/ /wˈɪð/ /fˈaɪə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PLAY with FY-er
UK
PLAY with FY-uh
Listen in Context
If you cheat on the test, you're playing with fire.
He knew he was playing with fire when he broke the rules.
She's playing with fire by staying out so late every night.
Don’t mess with those people—you’d be playing with fire.