How to Pronounce "what's got into"
expression
ˈhwəts/, /ˈwəts/ /ˈɡɑt/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
WUHTS GOT IN-too, in-TOO, IN-tuh
wɒts/ /ɡˈɒt/ /ˈɪntʊ
WOTS got IN-too
Definition
This expression is used to ask why someone is behaving unusually or strangely, as if something has caused a sudden change in their actions or attitude.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhwəts/, /ˈwəts/ /ˈɡɑt/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
British English
wɒts/ /ɡˈɒt/ /ˈɪntʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WUHTS GOT IN-too, in-TOO, IN-tuh
UK
WOTS got IN-too
Listen in Context
What's got into him? He's never this rude.
Mom, what's got into you? You're singing so loudly!
What's got into the cat? It's running everywhere.
Honestly, what's got into you lately? You've been so cheerful!