How to Pronounce "tell its own tale"
expression
TEL its OHN TAYL
TEL its OHN TAIL
Definition
If something 'tells its own tale,' it gives clear evidence or shows the truth without needing extra explanation. The facts or appearance speak for themselves.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɛɫ/ /ˈɪts/, /ɪts/ /ˈoʊn/ /ˈteɪɫ
British English
tˈɛl/ /ˈɪts/ /ˈəʊn/ /tˈeɪl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TEL its OHN TAYL
UK
TEL its OHN TAIL
Listen in Context
The broken window tells its own tale about what happened last night.
His tired face tells its own tale of a hard day.
The empty fridge tells its own tale.
You don’t need to explain; the look in your eyes tells its own tale.