How to Pronounce "a smack in the face"

expression

uh SMACK in thuh FACE

Definition

An action or event that shocks you or hurts your feelings, often because it is unfair or disrespectful. Sometimes it can refer to a literal slap, but is usually used for emotional or social situations.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈsmæk/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈfeɪs

British English

æɪ/ /smˈæk/ /ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /fˈeɪs

Simplified Pronunciation

uh SMACK in thuh FACE

Listen in Context

Losing the job was a smack in the face.

Her comment felt like a smack in the face.

Not being invited was a smack in the face to him.

Getting rejected by your best friend is a smack in the face you never forget.