How to Pronounce "for a fact"
expression
ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈfækt
for-uh-FAKT
fˈɔː/ /æɪ/ /fˈækt
faw-uh-FAKT
Definition
Used to emphasize that you are certain something is true, usually because you have direct knowledge or evidence.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈfækt
British English
fˈɔː/ /æɪ/ /fˈækt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
for-uh-FAKT
UK
faw-uh-FAKT
Listen in Context
I know for a fact she was at the party last night.
Do you know for a fact that he finished his homework?
She told me for a fact that the store will close early.
We don't know for a fact if he's coming, so let's not wait.