How to Pronounce "witness to"
expression
WIT-nuhs TOO, WIT-nuhs tuh, WIT-nuhs ti
WIT-nuhs TOO
Definition
To see an event happen and be able to confirm it, often something important, unexpected, or impressive. It can refer to both being present at an event or providing evidence about it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɪtnəs/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
wˈɪtnəs/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WIT-nuhs TOO, WIT-nuhs tuh, WIT-nuhs ti
UK
WIT-nuhs TOO
Listen in Context
He was a witness to the accident.
I am lucky to be a witness to this moment.
She served as a witness to the agreement.
We were witness to an incredible sunset last night.