How to Pronounce "an act of war"
expression
an AKT uhv WOR
un AKT ov WAW
Definition
Something a country or group does that can be seen as starting or justifying a war, such as attacking or invading another country.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈækt/ /ˈəv/ /ˈwɔɹ
British English
ˈɐn/ /ˈækt/ /ˈɒv/ /wˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
an AKT uhv WOR
UK
un AKT ov WAW
Listen in Context
Crossing the border without permission can be seen as an act of war.
Launching missiles is often considered an act of war.
The attack on the city was declared an act of war.
They warned that any interference would be treated as an act of war.