How to Pronounce "a level playing field"
expression
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫɛvəɫ/ /ˈpɫeɪɪŋ/ /ˈfiɫd
uh LEV-uhl PLAY-ing FEELD
æɪ/ /lˈɛvəl/ /plˈeɪɪŋ/ /fˈiːld
uh LEV-uhl PLAY-ing FEELD
Definition
A situation where everyone has the same opportunities to succeed because the conditions are fair and not biased toward anyone.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫɛvəɫ/ /ˈpɫeɪɪŋ/ /ˈfiɫd
British English
æɪ/ /lˈɛvəl/ /plˈeɪɪŋ/ /fˈiːld
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh LEV-uhl PLAY-ing FEELD
UK
uh LEV-uhl PLAY-ing FEELD
Listen in Context
We need a level playing field so everyone can compete fairly.
It is important to create a level playing field in education.
Without a level playing field, small companies can't win.
She argued that new laws are needed to ensure a level playing field for all.