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Definition:

(nou) a fact that has been verified (nou) conformity to reality or actuality (nou) a true statement (nou) the quality of being near to the true value (nou) United States abolitionist and feminist who was freed from slavery and became a leading advocate of the abolition of slavery and for the rights of women (1797-1883)

Phonetic Transcription:

truːθ

Examples:

They tweaked the truth or the fact.

The truth is, the pizzas were real.

It is wordy to qualify the truth of every fact.

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Related Words:

virtual

real

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Common mistakes of truth pronunciation

Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "truth" with a short "u" sound, like "truhth." This is incorrect. The correct pronunciation is /truːθ/ in UK and /truθ/ in US. Tip: Focus on the long "u" sound.
Ignoring the "th" sound: It's common to pronounce "truth" as "trut" by dropping the "th." This sound is essential. In IPA, it's /θ/. Tip: Practice saying "think" to master the "th" pronunciation.
Adding an extra syllable: Some may say "truth" as "tru-th" with a distinct separation. The correct pronunciation is a single syllable: /truːθ/ or /truθ/. Tip: Say the word quickly to blend the sounds together.
Incorrect stress placement: Learners sometimes stress the wrong syllable, saying "TRUTH," which can sound unnatural. The primary stress is on the single syllable /truːθ/. Tip: Emphasize the whole word as one unit.
Confusing "truth" with similar words: Some mix up "truth" with "tooth" or "trooth." Each has distinct sounds and meanings. "Truth" is /truːθ/. Tip: Practice differentiating them by repeating each word in sentences.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "truth"?

In American English, "truth" is pronounced as /truːθ/, with a long "u" sound. In British English, it is pronounced the same way, /truːθ/, but be mindful of regional accents that might slightly alter the vowel sound.

What is the stress pattern for "truth"?

The word "truth" has a single syllable and is stressed on that syllable, making it /truːθ/. Since it is a monosyllabic word, there are no additional stress patterns to consider.

Are there any common mistakes when pronouncing "truth"?

A common mistake is mispronouncing "truth" as /trʌθ/, using a short "u" sound instead of the correct long "u" sound /truːθ/. Pay attention to the vowel length to avoid this error.

Is "truth" a homophone for any other words?

"Truth" does not have a direct homophone, but it may be confused with "tooth" /tuːθ/ in casual speech. Both words share similar sounds, so it's important to differentiate them by context.