How to Pronounce "play the fool"
expression
PLAY thuh FOOL
play thuh FOOL
Definition
To pretend to be stupid or silly, usually to avoid responsibility, escape trouble, or make others laugh.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈfuɫ
British English
plˈeɪ/ /ðə, ði/ /fˈuːl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PLAY thuh FOOL
UK
play thuh FOOL
Listen in Context
Tom always plays the fool in class to make his friends laugh.
Stop playing the fool and help us clean up.
Sometimes people play the fool to avoid answering difficult questions.
She’s not as clueless as she seems—she just likes to play the fool when it suits her.