How to Pronounce "the moment of truth"
expression
thuh MOH-muhnt uhv TROOTH
thuh MOH-muhnt ov TROOTH
Definition
A time when an important decision is made, or when the truth about a situation is revealed. It is a critical point that determines the outcome.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈmoʊmənt/ /ˈəv/ /ˈtɹuθ
British English
ðə, ði/ /mˈəʊmənt/ /ˈɒv/ /tɹˈuːθ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh MOH-muhnt uhv TROOTH
UK
thuh MOH-muhnt ov TROOTH
Listen in Context
This is the moment of truth for our team.
The exam results are here—it’s the moment of truth.
After months of training, the race is the moment of truth.
Okay, the moment of truth—let’s see if the cake baked right.