How to Pronounce "what's what"
expression
ˈhwəts/, /ˈwəts/ /ˈhwət/, /ˈwət
WUHTS WUHT
wɒts/ /wˈɒt
WOTS WOT
Definition
Used to describe the important facts or details about a situation, or to identify what is truly important or real. If you know what's what, you understand the true situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhwəts/, /ˈwəts/ /ˈhwət/, /ˈwət
British English
wɒts/ /wˈɒt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WUHTS WUHT
UK
WOTS WOT
Listen in Context
He really knows what's what in the company.
After a week at school, I finally understood what's what.
Let me show you what's what around here.
If you want advice, talk to Sarah—she knows what's what.