How to Pronounce "play the race card"
expression
PLAY thuh RAYS kard
play thuh RAYS kaad
Definition
To accuse someone of racism or use issues of race to gain an advantage, often in a political or social debate.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹeɪs/ /ˈkɑɹd
British English
plˈeɪ/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈeɪs/ /kˈɑːd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PLAY thuh RAYS kard
UK
play thuh RAYS kaad
Listen in Context
Some politicians play the race card to win votes.
She accused her opponent of playing the race card during the debate.
It's not fair to play the race card to avoid criticism.
Whenever he gets called out, he tries to play the race card instead of addressing the problem.