How to Pronounce "tell its own story"
expression
TEL its OHN STAW-ree
TEL its OHN STAW-ree
Definition
If something 'tells its own story,' it is so clear or obvious that it explains itself, without needing further words.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɛɫ/ /ˈɪts/, /ɪts/ /ˈoʊn/ /ˈstɔɹi
British English
tˈɛl/ /ˈɪts/ /ˈəʊn/ /stˈɔːɹi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TEL its OHN STAW-ree
UK
TEL its OHN STAW-ree
Listen in Context
The empty streets at noon tell their own story.
The look on her face tells its own story.
Sometimes the numbers tell their own story.
No need to explain—those test results tell their own story.