how to pronounce игра

/ɪˈɡra/

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игра is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of игра in a speech by a native speaker of standard russian:

“… во первых то что игра и еда становится …”

meanings of игра

noun:

"Repeated, incompletely functional behavior differing from more serious versions ..., and initiated voluntarily when ... in a low-stress setting.".
An individual's performance in a sport or game.
Acting, performance.
Playing (a musical instrument).
Activity for amusement only, especially among the young.
(action): play in the following senses:.
Game.
A sport which is played (also спортивная игра).
Similar activity, in young animals, as they explore their environment and learn new skills.
Role-playing (also ролевая игра).

игра frequency in russian - A2 level of CEFR

the word игра occurs in russian on average 81.1 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for A2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.