How to Pronounce "put on an act"
expression
ˈpʊt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈækt
PUT-on-an-AKT
pʊt/ /ˈɒn/ /ˈɐn/ /ˈækt
PUT-on-an-AKT
Definition
To pretend to feel or be a certain way, especially to deceive others or to impress them, often by behaving in an exaggerated or false manner.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈækt
British English
pʊt/ /ˈɒn/ /ˈɐn/ /ˈækt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUT-on-an-AKT
UK
PUT-on-an-AKT
Listen in Context
She always puts on an act when teachers are around.
Don't put on an act; just tell the truth.
He put on an act to get out of trouble.
You don’t have to put on an act; just be yourself.