How to Pronounce "in point of fact"
expression
in POYNT-uhv-FAKT
in-POYNT-ov-FAKT
Definition
This expression means 'actually' or 'in reality', used to clarify or emphasize what is really true, especially when correcting a previous statement or a common assumption.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈpɔɪnt/ /ˈəv/ /ˈfækt
British English
ˈɪn/ /pˈɔɪnt/ /ˈɒv/ /fˈækt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in POYNT-uhv-FAKT
UK
in-POYNT-ov-FAKT
Listen in Context
In point of fact, I have lived here all my life.
He said it was easy, but in point of fact, it was quite difficult.
In point of fact, we have never met before today.
It may seem expensive, but in point of fact, it saves money in the long run.