playing dead

Questions

What does playing dead mean?

present participle and gerund of play dead

How to pronounce playing dead

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2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “playing dead” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.