How to Pronounce "set the record straight"
expression
ˈsɛt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹɛkɝd/, /ɹəˈkɔɹd/, /ɹɪˈkɔɹd/ /ˈstɹeɪt
SET thuh or thee REK-erd or rih-KAWRD STRAYT
sˈɛt/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈɹɛkɔːd/ /stɹˈeɪt
SET thuh or thee REK-awd STRAYT
Definition
To correct a misunderstanding or give the true facts about something that has been misunderstood or misrepresented.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɛt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹɛkɝd/, /ɹəˈkɔɹd/, /ɹɪˈkɔɹd/ /ˈstɹeɪt
British English
sˈɛt/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈɹɛkɔːd/ /stɹˈeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SET thuh or thee REK-erd or rih-KAWRD STRAYT
UK
SET thuh or thee REK-awd STRAYT
Listen in Context
I want to set the record straight about what happened yesterday.
She called everyone to set the record straight.
Let me set the record straight: I was not at the meeting.
Rumors are spreading, so it's time to set the record straight.