How to Pronounce "in hot pursuit"
expression
in-HAHT per-SOOT
in-HOT puh-SOOT
Definition
To be chasing someone or something very closely and quickly, usually in an attempt to catch them; often used to describe police or people following a suspect.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈhɑt/ /pɝˈsut
British English
ˈɪn/ /hˈɒt/ /pəsˈuːt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-HAHT per-SOOT
UK
in-HOT puh-SOOT
Listen in Context
The police were in hot pursuit of the getaway car.
The dog ran out the door, with the children in hot pursuit.
The thief escaped through the alley, with security guards in hot pursuit.
The reporter arrived just in time to see the suspect speed away, police in hot pursuit behind him.