How to Pronounce "reality check"
expression
ˌɹiˈæɫəˌti/ /ˈtʃɛk
ree-AL-uh-tee chek
ɹɪˈælɪti/ /tʃˈɛk
ri-AL-i-tee chek
Definition
A moment or experience that forces someone to accept the true situation, especially when they were being unrealistic or optimistic before.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɹiˈæɫəˌti/ /ˈtʃɛk
British English
ɹɪˈælɪti/ /tʃˈɛk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ree-AL-uh-tee chek
UK
ri-AL-i-tee chek
Listen in Context
That test was a real reality check for me.
Sometimes you need a reality check to see things clearly.
Losing my job was a reality check.
After seeing the bill, I got a serious reality check about my spending.