How to Pronounce "speak for itself"
expression
ˈspik/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˌɪtˈsɛɫf
SPEEK-for-it-SELF
spˈiːk/ /fˈɔː/ /ɪtsˈɛlf
SPEEK-for-it-SELF
Definition
If something "speaks for itself," it is so clear or obvious that it doesn't need any explanation. It describes a situation where the facts or results are easy to understand without needing more words.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈspik/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˌɪtˈsɛɫf
British English
spˈiːk/ /fˈɔː/ /ɪtsˈɛlf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SPEEK-for-it-SELF
UK
SPEEK-for-it-SELF
Listen in Context
The winner's smile speaks for itself.
His artwork speaks for itself.
The numbers speak for themselves in this report.
When you see the results, they really speak for themselves.