How to Pronounce "fact is stranger than fiction"
expression
FAKT iz STRAYN-jer than FIK-shun
FAKT iz strayn-JUH than FIK-shun
Definition
This expression means that real events or situations can be more surprising, unusual, or unbelievable than stories people invent.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfækt/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈstɹeɪndʒɝ/ /ˈðæn/, /ðən/ /ˈfɪkʃən
British English
fˈækt/ /ˈɪz/ /stɹˈeɪndʒɐ/ /ðˈɐn/ /fˈɪkʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FAKT iz STRAYN-jer than FIK-shun
UK
FAKT iz strayn-JUH than FIK-shun
Listen in Context
Sometimes, fact is stranger than fiction when you hear about unusual news stories.
He said, 'Well, fact is stranger than fiction' after seeing the photo of the two identical strangers.
You can use fact is stranger than fiction to explain a very surprising real-life event.
The coincidence was unbelievable—fact is stranger than fiction, as they say.