How to Pronounce "in play"
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈpɫeɪ
in-PLAY
ˈɪn/ /plˈeɪ
in-PLAY
Definition
'In play' means actively involved or currently happening, often used for sports (the ball is in play), for factors affecting a situation, or when something is available as an option.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈpɫeɪ
British English
ˈɪn/ /plˈeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-PLAY
UK
in-PLAY
Listen in Context
The ball is still in play.
Many factors are in play here.
The rule is no longer in play.
Is that option still in play, or did they decide against it?