How to Pronounce "fun and games"
expression
ˈfən/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈɡeɪmz
FUHN-and-GAYMZ
fˈʌn/ /ˈænd/ /ɡˈeɪmz
fun-AND-GAYMZ
Definition
'Fun and games' refers to playful or enjoyable activities, but is often used ironically to describe a situation that seems fun but is actually serious or difficult.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfən/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈɡeɪmz
British English
fˈʌn/ /ˈænd/ /ɡˈeɪmz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FUHN-and-GAYMZ
UK
fun-AND-GAYMZ
Listen in Context
The birthday party was all fun and games.
The summer camp was filled with fun and games.
It was all fun and games until it started to rain.
It's all fun and games until someone gets hurt.