How to Pronounce "in the act"
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈækt
IN thuh AKT
ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈækt
IN thuh AKT
Definition
If someone is 'in the act', they are doing something at that exact moment, often used when someone is caught doing something wrong or secret.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈækt
British English
ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈækt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IN thuh AKT
UK
IN thuh AKT
Listen in Context
The police caught him in the act of stealing.
She was caught in the act of cheating on the test.
The kids were in the act of painting the walls.
Don't even try to deny it—I saw you in the act!