How to Pronounce "play for a fool"
expression
PLAY-fer-uh-FOOL
PLAY-fuh-FOOL
Definition
To deceive or trick someone, treating them as if they are not smart, often to take advantage of them.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈfuɫ
British English
plˈeɪ/ /fˈɔː/ /æɪ/ /fˈuːl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PLAY-fer-uh-FOOL
UK
PLAY-fuh-FOOL
Listen in Context
Don't play me for a fool; I know what's going on.
She doesn't like it when people play her for a fool.
He felt angry when they tried to play him for a fool.
If you think you can play me for a fool, you're wrong.