How to Pronounce "plain and simple"
expression
ˈpɫeɪn/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈsɪmpəɫ
PLAYN-and-SIM-puhl
plˈeɪn/ /ˈænd/ /sˈɪmpəl
playn-and-SIM-puhl
Definition
This expression is used to emphasize that something is very straightforward and easy to understand, with no hidden details or complications.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɫeɪn/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈsɪmpəɫ
British English
plˈeɪn/ /ˈænd/ /sˈɪmpəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PLAYN-and-SIM-puhl
UK
playn-and-SIM-puhl
Listen in Context
The answer is plain and simple.
It's wrong, plain and simple.
We can't afford it, plain and simple.
You were late because you overslept, plain and simple.