How to Pronounce "play a large part"
expression
ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫɑɹdʒ/ /ˈpɑɹt
PLAY uh LARJ PART
plˈeɪ/ /æɪ/ /lˈɑːdʒ/ /pˈɑːt
PLAY uh LAHJ PAHT
Definition
To be very important or influential in causing something to happen or affecting a situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫɑɹdʒ/ /ˈpɑɹt
British English
plˈeɪ/ /æɪ/ /lˈɑːdʒ/ /pˈɑːt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PLAY uh LARJ PART
UK
PLAY uh LAHJ PAHT
Listen in Context
Parents play a large part in their children's education.
Luck can play a large part in success.
Technology plays a large part in modern life.
Your attitude can really play a large part in how things turn out.