How to Pronounce Half-truth

To pronounce "half-truth", say HALFTR-uth — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

10

Letters

HALFTR-uth

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💡 Tip for remembering “half-truth”

"half-truth" has 2 syllables: halftr-uth.

What does half-truth mean?

noun

  1. A deceptive statement, especially one that is only partly true, is incomplete, misrepresents reality by telling part of the truth, or alters the time sequence of truths.

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Related words

semitruthmistruthuntruthmisleaddeceptionuntruthinessdistortionmisleading

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "half-truth"?▾

"Half-truth" has 2 syllables: halftr · uth.

What does "half-truth" mean?▾

Half-truth: A deceptive statement, especially one that is only partly true, is incomplete, misrepresents reality by telling part of the truth, or alters the time sequence of truths.

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