How to Pronounce "tell it like it is"
expression
TEL-it-LIKE-it-IZ
TEL-it-LIKE-it-IZ
Definition
To speak honestly and directly about something, even if it's uncomfortable or unpleasant.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɛɫ/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈɫaɪk/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz
British English
tˈɛl/ /ˈɪt/ /lˈaɪk/ /ˈɪt/ /ˈɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TEL-it-LIKE-it-IZ
UK
TEL-it-LIKE-it-IZ
Listen in Context
My dad always tells it like it is.
The teacher told it like it is about our test scores.
If you want advice, she will tell it like it is.
You may not like it, but I just tell it like it is.