How to Pronounce "get taken in"
expression
GET TAY-kun IN
get TAY-kun IN
Definition
To be tricked into believing something that is not true; to be deceived, often by someone trying to fool you.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈteɪkən/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
British English
ɡˈɛt/ /tˈeɪkən/ /ˈɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GET TAY-kun IN
UK
get TAY-kun IN
Listen in Context
He got taken in by a fake email.
Don’t get taken in by advertisements.
Many people got taken in by the scam.
I can’t believe I got taken in so easily!