How to Pronounce "play down"
expression
ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈdaʊn
PLAY-down
plˈeɪ/ /dˈaʊn
play-DOWN
Definition
To make something seem less important, serious, or significant than it really is.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈdaʊn
British English
plˈeɪ/ /dˈaʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PLAY-down
UK
play-DOWN
Listen in Context
The company tried to play down the accident in the news.
He tried to play down his mistake during the meeting.
The government did not want to play down the situation.
Sarah always plays down her achievements, even when she's done something amazing.