How to Pronounce "an act of god"
expression
AN akt uhv GAHD
AN akt ov GOD
Definition
A natural event, like an earthquake or flood, that cannot be controlled or prevented by people and is not caused by human activity. Often used in legal and insurance contexts.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈækt/ /ˈəv/ /ˈɡɑd
British English
ˈɐn/ /ˈækt/ /ˈɒv/ /ɡˈɒd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AN akt uhv GAHD
UK
AN akt ov GOD
Listen in Context
The flood was declared an act of god by the insurance company.
Earthquakes are often called an act of god in contracts.
The damage was caused by an act of god, not by people.
Our travel insurance doesn’t cover delays from an act of god.