How to Pronounce "honesty is the best policy"
expression
AH-nuh-stee iz thuh (or thee) BEST PAH-luh-see
ON-iss-tee iz thuh (or thee) BEST POL-uh-see
Definition
This expression means that telling the truth and being honest is the wisest and most effective way to deal with situations.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑnəsti/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɛst/ /ˈpɑɫəsi
British English
ˈɒnɪsti/ /ˈɪz/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈɛst/ /pˈɒlɪsi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AH-nuh-stee iz thuh (or thee) BEST PAH-luh-see
UK
ON-iss-tee iz thuh (or thee) BEST POL-uh-see
Listen in Context
My parents always say 'honesty is the best policy.'
I learned that 'honesty is the best policy' after telling the truth at school.
Teachers remind us that 'honesty is the best policy' in exams.
I know it wasn't easy, but remember, 'honesty is the best policy.'