How to Pronounce "play to the gallery"
expression
PLAY tuh thuh GAL-uh-ree
play too THE GAL-uh-ree
Definition
To act or speak in a way that is intended to attract the approval or applause of an audience, often by being showy or superficial instead of sincere.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɡæɫɝi
British English
plˈeɪ/ /tˈuː/ /ðə, ði/ /ɡˈæləɹi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PLAY tuh thuh GAL-uh-ree
UK
play too THE GAL-uh-ree
Listen in Context
The politician likes to play to the gallery during speeches.
She was accused of playing to the gallery instead of solving real problems.
Don’t play to the gallery; just be honest.
Some celebrities play to the gallery by making dramatic statements on social media.