How to Pronounce "caught up"
expression
ˈkɑt/, /ˈkɔt/ /ˈəp
KAWT-uP or KAHT-uP
kˈɔːt/ /ˈʌp
KAWT-uP
Definition
"Caught up" means having reached the same level as others after being behind, or being deeply involved or absorbed in something. It can also mean being busy or preoccupied.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɑt/, /ˈkɔt/ /ˈəp
British English
kˈɔːt/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAWT-uP or KAHT-uP
UK
KAWT-uP
Listen in Context
I finally caught up with my homework after the weekend.
He got caught up in traffic and was late.
She was so caught up in the movie that she didn't hear her phone ring.
Sorry I haven't replied sooner, I got caught up with work.