How to Pronounce "what's the catch"
expression
ˈhwəts/, /ˈwəts/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkætʃ
WUHTS thuh KATCH
wɒts/ /ðə, ði/ /kˈætʃ
WOTS thuh KATCH
Definition
You say this when something sounds too good to be true and you suspect there may be a hidden problem or trick.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhwəts/, /ˈwəts/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkætʃ
British English
wɒts/ /ðə, ði/ /kˈætʃ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WUHTS thuh KATCH
UK
WOTS thuh KATCH
Listen in Context
This sounds amazing. What's the catch?
You get free food? What's the catch?
He offered to fix my car for nothing. What's the catch?
Everything's included in the price? What's the catch?