How to Pronounce "play to the crowd"
expression
PLAY tuh THUH krowd
PLAY too THE krowd
Definition
To act, speak, or perform in a way that is intended to get approval from an audience, often to gain popularity rather than being sincere.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkɹaʊd
British English
plˈeɪ/ /tˈuː/ /ðə, ði/ /kɹˈaʊd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PLAY tuh THUH krowd
UK
PLAY too THE krowd
Listen in Context
The politician likes to play to the crowd during speeches.
Comedians sometimes play to the crowd to get more laughs.
He always plays to the crowd instead of giving honest answers.
She knew she was playing to the crowd, but it worked—everyone cheered.