How to Pronounce "come into play"
expression
ˈkəm/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə/ /ˈpɫeɪ
KUHM-IN-too-PLAY or KUHM-in-TOO-PLAY or KUHM-IN-tuh-PLAY
kˈʌm/ /ˈɪntʊ/ /plˈeɪ
KUM-in-TOO-PLAY
Definition
To start to have an effect or become important in a situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkəm/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə/ /ˈpɫeɪ
British English
kˈʌm/ /ˈɪntʊ/ /plˈeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUHM-IN-too-PLAY or KUHM-in-TOO-PLAY or KUHM-IN-tuh-PLAY
UK
KUM-in-TOO-PLAY
Listen in Context
New rules come into play next week.
Her experience comes into play during tough situations.
When weather changes, different factors come into play.
Let's see what happens when money comes into play.