How to Pronounce Caught

To pronounce "caught", say CAUGHT — one syllable, IPA /[k̠ʰoːt]/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

Letters

/[k̠ʰoːt]/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “caught”

"caught" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with fraught and distraught, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: cot, cott, khat, kot — easy to mix up when writing.

What does caught mean?

verb

(heading) To capture, overtake.
(heading) To seize hold of.

adjective

Of the method of being out in which the striker hits the ball and a fielder catches it.

Synonyms

get take capture hook snare fang grab

Antonyms

drop release

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Words that rhyme with caught

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

fraught distraught taut onslaught hot trot knot overwrought thought blot nought spot

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "caught"?▾

"Caught" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "caught"?▾

The IPA transcription of "caught" is /[k̠ʰoːt]/.

What does "caught" mean?▾

Caught: (heading) To capture, overtake.

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