How to Pronounce "ipso"
word
ˈɪpsoʊ
IP-soh
ˈɪpsəʊ
IP-soh
Definition
'Ipso' is a Latin term used in English mainly in formal or legal expressions, meaning 'itself' or 'by that very fact'. It is rarely used alone, but commonly found in phrases like 'ipso facto' ('by the fact itself').
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪpsoʊ
British English
ˈɪpsəʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IP-soh
UK
IP-soh
Listen in Context
The phrase 'ipso facto' is used in legal documents.
Many people do not know the meaning of 'ipso'.
I saw 'ipso' in a law book.
Lawyers often use phrases like 'ipso facto' when they talk about legal consequences.