The word "aacta" is spelled using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as /ˈæktə/. The initial "a" makes the "æ" sound, as in "cat." The double "a" in the middle of the word represents the short "a" sound, as in "act." The final "ta" portion of the word is pronounced like "tuh," with a silent "e" at the end. "Aacta" is actually an acronym for the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts, an organization that recognizes outstanding achievements in the Australian film and television industry.