How to Pronounce "play on words"
expression
PLAY-on-wurdz
PLAY-on-wudz
Definition
A clever use of words with double meanings, or words that sound similar, to create a joke or funny expression.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈwɝdz
British English
plˈeɪ/ /ˈɒn/ /wˈɜːdz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PLAY-on-wurdz
UK
PLAY-on-wudz
Listen in Context
He made a play on words about the baseball game.
The joke is a clever play on words.
Can you understand this play on words?
That sign uses a play on words to make people laugh.