How to Pronounce "act your age"
expression
ˈækt/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈeɪdʒ
AKT-yer-AYJ or AKT-yer-AYJ
ˈækt/ /jˈɔː/ /ˈeɪdʒ
AKT-YAW-AYJ
Definition
To behave in a way that is suitable for someone of your age, instead of acting younger or less mature.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈækt/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈeɪdʒ
British English
ˈækt/ /jˈɔː/ /ˈeɪdʒ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AKT-yer-AYJ or AKT-yer-AYJ
UK
AKT-YAW-AYJ
Listen in Context
You need to act your age and stop complaining.
Please act your age at the dinner table.
Mom told my brother to act his age at the park.
Come on, just act your age for once!