Como Pronunciar "play possum"
expression
PLAY PAH-sum
play POS-um
Definição
To pretend to be dead or asleep, or to act like you do not notice something happening, usually to avoid trouble or attention.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈpɑsəm
Inglês Britânico
plˈeɪ/ /pˈɒsəm
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
PLAY PAH-sum
UK
play POS-um
Ouça em Contexto
When the dog barked, the cat decided to play possum.
Sometimes, children play possum to avoid eating vegetables.
He tried to play possum when his mother called him to clean his room.
She just played possum when her boss asked who was responsible for the mistake.