How to Pronounce "as if"
expression
ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈɪf/, /ɪf
AZ-if or EZ-if
ˈæs/ /ˈɪf
AS-if
Definition
Used to say that something appears to be true, but really is not; or to introduce a hypothetical or imagined situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈɪf/, /ɪf
British English
ˈæs/ /ˈɪf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AZ-if or EZ-if
UK
AS-if
Listen in Context
He acts as if he knows everything.
It looks as if it will rain today.
She smiled as if nothing was wrong.
As if I have time for that!