How to Pronounce "horseplay"
word
ˈhɔɹsˌpɫeɪ
HAWRS-play
hˈɔːspleɪ
HAWS-play
Definition
Rough or energetic play, usually done for fun, but not intended to hurt anyone.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɔɹsˌpɫeɪ
British English
hˈɔːspleɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAWRS-play
UK
HAWS-play
Listen in Context
There is no horseplay allowed in the classroom.
The boys got hurt because of too much horseplay.
Please stop the horseplay near the pool.
They were just having some harmless horseplay before dinner.