How to Pronounce "honest to god"
expression
AHN-ist tuh GAHD
ON-ist too GOD
Definition
Used to emphasize that you are telling the truth or being completely sincere. It is often said before or after a statement for extra honesty.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑnəst/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈɡɑd
British English
ˈɒnɪst/ /tˈuː/ /ɡˈɒd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AHN-ist tuh GAHD
UK
ON-ist too GOD
Listen in Context
Honest to god, I didn't take your book.
I'm honest to god telling the truth.
Honest to god, that's all I know.
I honest to god thought you were joking last night.