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How to Pronounce "in character"

expression

ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈkɛɹɪktɝ
in KAIR-ik-ter
ˈɪn/ /kˈæɹɪktɐ
in KA-rik-tuh

Definition

Acting or behaving in a way that matches a particular role or personality, especially in acting, or behaving in a way that is typical or expected for someone.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈkɛɹɪktɝ

British English

ˈɪn/ /kˈæɹɪktɐ

Simplified Pronunciation

US

in KAIR-ik-ter

UK

in KA-rik-tuh

Listen in Context

The actor stayed in character during the whole play.

To sound believable, you must stay in character.

She practiced every day to feel in character for the movie.

Even when the cameras stopped, he was still in character—it was funny to watch!