How to Pronounce "play the market"
expression
PLAY thuh MAR-kut
play thuh MAR-kit
Definition
To buy and sell stocks, bonds, or other financial products, often taking risks to try to make a quick profit.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈmɑɹkət/, /ˈmɑɹkɪt
British English
plˈeɪ/ /ðə, ði/ /mˈɑːkɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PLAY thuh MAR-kut
UK
play thuh MAR-kit
Listen in Context
Many people try to play the market to get rich quickly.
It can be risky to play the market without experience.
My uncle likes to play the market in his free time.
Some people quit their jobs to play the market full-time, but it's not for everyone.