How to Pronounce "play for"
expression
ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
PLAY-for, PLAY-fer, PLAY-fur
plˈeɪ/ /fˈɔː
PLAY-for
Definition
To represent a group, team, or country in a sport or to perform music for someone or at an event.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
plˈeɪ/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PLAY-for, PLAY-fer, PLAY-fur
UK
PLAY-for
Listen in Context
He plays for the national team.
She wants to play for her school band.
I play for fun, not for money.
After college, she hopes to play for a professional orchestra.