How to Pronounce "play tricks on"
expression
ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈtɹɪks/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
PLAY TRIKS on
plˈeɪ/ /tɹˈɪks/ /ˈɒn
play TRIKS on
Definition
To deceive or trick someone as a joke or for fun, usually to make them laugh or to play a harmless prank.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈtɹɪks/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
plˈeɪ/ /tɹˈɪks/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PLAY TRIKS on
UK
play TRIKS on
Listen in Context
The children love to play tricks on their teacher.
On April Fools' Day, people often play tricks on their friends.
Don't play tricks on your little brother; he might cry.
He likes to play tricks on people, but he never means any harm.