How to Pronounce "get into the act"
expression
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈækt
GET-in-too-the-AKT
ɡˈɛt/ /ˈɪntʊ/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈækt
get-IN-tu-the-AKT
Definition
To become involved in an activity that others are already doing, especially to share in the excitement, fun, or advantage.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈækt
British English
ɡˈɛt/ /ˈɪntʊ/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈækt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GET-in-too-the-AKT
UK
get-IN-tu-the-AKT
Listen in Context
When others started dancing, she wanted to get into the act too.
Everyone laughed, so Tom decided to get into the act and tell a joke.
First, my brother started playing video games, then I wanted to get into the act.
Now even the neighbors want to get into the act and decorate their houses for the festival.