How to Pronounce "the facts of life"
expression
thuh FAKTS uhv LIEF
thuh FAKTS ov LIEF
Definition
This expression usually refers to the basic facts about sex and reproduction that people learn as they grow up. It can also mean important truths about life that everyone must know.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈfæks/, /ˈfækts/ /ˈəv/ /ˈɫaɪf
British English
ðə, ði/ /fˈækts/ /ˈɒv/ /lˈaɪf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh FAKTS uhv LIEF
UK
thuh FAKTS ov LIEF
Listen in Context
When children grow up, they need to learn the facts of life.
His parents sat him down to discuss the facts of life.
Some teachers give lessons on the facts of life in school.
I was embarrassed when my mom tried to explain the facts of life to me.