How to Pronounce "an act of faith"
expression
an AKT uv FAYTH
un AKT ov FAYTH
Definition
Doing something risky or uncertain based on strong belief or trust, especially when there is no proof it will work.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈækt/ /ˈəv/ /ˈfeɪθ
British English
ˈɐn/ /ˈækt/ /ˈɒv/ /fˈeɪθ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
an AKT uv FAYTH
UK
un AKT ov FAYTH
Listen in Context
Starting your own business can be an act of faith.
Trusting someone new is sometimes an act of faith.
Moving to another country was an act of faith for her.
Quitting my job to follow my dreams was definitely an act of faith.