How to Pronounce "truth be told"
expression
ˈtɹuθ/ /ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈtoʊɫd
TROOTH bee TOHLD
tɹˈuːθ/ /bˈiː/ /tˈəʊld
trooth bee TOHLD
Definition
A phrase you use when you want to be honest or admit something that might be surprising or different from what was expected.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɹuθ/ /ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈtoʊɫd
British English
tɹˈuːθ/ /bˈiː/ /tˈəʊld
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TROOTH bee TOHLD
UK
trooth bee TOHLD
Listen in Context
Truth be told, I forgot your birthday.
Truth be told, I don't like vegetables much.
Truth be told, I'm a little nervous about the exam.
Truth be told, I didn't really enjoy the movie everyone liked.