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How to Pronounce "join the fray"

expression

ˈdʒɔɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈfɹeɪ
JOIN thuh FRAY
dʒˈɔɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /fɹˈeɪ
JOIN thuh FRAY

Definition

To become involved in an argument, fight, or competitive situation, especially when it is already active or intense.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈdʒɔɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈfɹeɪ

British English

dʒˈɔɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /fɹˈeɪ

Simplified Pronunciation

US

JOIN thuh FRAY

UK

JOIN thuh FRAY

Listen in Context

After watching for a while, he decided to join the fray.

The new team will join the fray in next week's tournament.

She was nervous to join the fray, but she spoke up during the discussion.

"Looks like everyone has an opinion—should we join the fray or just watch?"