How to Pronounce "play ignorant"
expression
ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈɪɡnɝənt
PLAY IG-ner-uhnt
plˈeɪ/ /ˈɪɡnəɹənt
play IG-nuh-ruhnt
Definition
To pretend not to know or understand something, usually to avoid responsibility or involvement.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈɪɡnɝənt
British English
plˈeɪ/ /ˈɪɡnəɹənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PLAY IG-ner-uhnt
UK
play IG-nuh-ruhnt
Listen in Context
He always plays ignorant when he's in trouble.
Don't play ignorant—I know you read my message.
She tried to play ignorant about the missing money.
Whenever questions come up, he just plays ignorant to avoid answering.