How to Pronounce "catch at a bad time"
expression
KATCH at uh BAD TIME
KATCH at a BAD TIME
Definition
To contact, visit, or ask someone when they are busy or not ready to talk; to interrupt someone at an inconvenient moment.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkætʃ/ /ˈæt/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbæd/ /ˈtaɪm
British English
kˈætʃ/ /ˈæt/ /æɪ/ /bˈæd/ /tˈaɪm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KATCH at uh BAD TIME
UK
KATCH at a BAD TIME
Listen in Context
Sorry, did I catch you at a bad time?
He called and caught me at a bad time while I was cooking.
If I catch you at a bad time, let me know.
"Hey, if I caught you at a bad time, I can call back later."