How to Pronounce "play a bit part"
expression
ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbɪt/ /ˈpɑɹt
PLAY uh BIT PART
plˈeɪ/ /æɪ/ /bˈɪt/ /pˈɑːt
PLAY uh BIT PAHT
Definition
To act in a minor or unimportant role in a film, play, or situation. It can also mean to have a small or less significant part in any event or process.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbɪt/ /ˈpɑɹt
British English
plˈeɪ/ /æɪ/ /bˈɪt/ /pˈɑːt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PLAY uh BIT PART
UK
PLAY uh BIT PAHT
Listen in Context
She was excited to play a bit part in the school play.
He only got to play a bit part in the film, but he was still happy.
Many actors start their careers by playing bit parts.
Sometimes you just have to play a bit part and wait for your big chance.