How to Pronounce "caught in the act"
expression
KAHT in thee AKT
KAWT in the AKT
Definition
When someone is discovered or seen while they are actually doing something wrong or secret.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɑt/, /ˈkɔt/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈækt
British English
kˈɔːt/ /ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈækt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAHT in thee AKT
UK
KAWT in the AKT
Listen in Context
He was caught in the act of stealing cookies.
The thief was caught in the act by the police.
She was caught in the act of cheating on the test.
I tried to sneak a snack, but Mom caught me in the act.