How to Pronounce "play to"
expression
ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
PLAY too, PLAY tuh, PLAY tih
plˈeɪ/ /tˈuː
play TOO
Definition
To act or speak in a way that is intended to appeal to or take advantage of a particular group, feeling, or situation. Often used to describe someone who shapes their actions to get a desired reaction from others.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
plˈeɪ/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PLAY too, PLAY tuh, PLAY tih
UK
play TOO
Listen in Context
He tried to play to the audience with jokes.
Politicians often play to people's emotions.
The commercial plays to our desire for adventure.
She's just playing to the crowd to get more applause.