How to Pronounce "grain of truth"
expression
GRAYN-uhv-TROOTH
GRAYN-ov-TROOTH
Definition
A small amount of truth within something that is mostly false or exaggerated.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɹeɪn/ /ˈəv/ /ˈtɹuθ
British English
ɡɹˈeɪn/ /ˈɒv/ /tɹˈuːθ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GRAYN-uhv-TROOTH
UK
GRAYN-ov-TROOTH
Listen in Context
There is a grain of truth in every rumor.
His story has a grain of truth, but most of it is made up.
Some myths contain a grain of truth.
Her accusation had more than a grain of truth to it.