How to Pronounce "to be honest"
expression
tuh bee AH-nist
tuh bee ON-ist
Definition
Used to introduce a statement where you want to express your true feelings, opinions, or admit something honestly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈɑnəst
British English
tˈuː/ /bˈiː/ /ˈɒnɪst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
tuh bee AH-nist
UK
tuh bee ON-ist
Listen in Context
To be honest, I don't like this soup.
To be honest, he is not very friendly.
To be honest, I forgot your birthday.
To be honest, I have no idea what I'm doing.