How to Pronounce "the thing of it"
expression
thuh THING-uhv-it
thuh THING-ov-it
Definition
This informal expression introduces the main point, reason, or issue in a discussion, often emphasizing what truly matters or what makes a situation difficult.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈθɪŋ/ /ˈəv/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt
British English
ðə, ði/ /θˈɪŋ/ /ˈɒv/ /ˈɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh THING-uhv-it
UK
thuh THING-ov-it
Listen in Context
The thing of it is, I just don't have enough time.
The thing of it is, nobody told me about the change.
The thing of it is, the job is much harder than I expected.
I wish I could come, but the thing of it is, I have to work late tonight.