How to Pronounce "ring false"
expression
ˈɹɪŋ/ /ˈfɔɫs
RING FAWLS
ɹˈɪŋ/ /fˈɒls
ring FOLS
Definition
If something 'rings false,' it sounds insincere or untrue, as if it is not genuine. This phrase is often used when someone is suspicious about a statement, action, or feeling.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹɪŋ/ /ˈfɔɫs
British English
ɹˈɪŋ/ /fˈɒls
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RING FAWLS
UK
ring FOLS
Listen in Context
His story rings false to me.
Her apology rings false after what she did.
Sometimes praise can ring false if it is not sincere.
Something about his smile just rings false.