How to Pronounce Truth

To pronounce "truth", say TRUTH — one syllable, IPA /tɹuːθ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/tɹuːθ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “truth”

"truth" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with uncouth and youth, if that helps it stick.

What does truth mean?

noun

  1. True facts, genuine depiction or statements of reality.

    “The truth is that our leaders knew a lot more than they were letting on.”

  2. Conformity to fact or reality; correctness, accuracy.

    “There was some truth in his statement that he had no other choice.”

verb

  1. To assert as true; to declare; to speak truthfully.
  2. To make exact; to correct for inaccuracy.

Antonyms

drivelfalsehoodfalsityhalf-truthlienonsense

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Words that rhyme with truth

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

uncouthyouthsleuthsoothtoothboothuntruthvermouthtollbooth

Related words

accuracyveritytrueactuallyindeedveracitytruthfulnessfactual

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "truth"?▾

"Truth" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "truth"?▾

The IPA transcription of "truth" is /tɹuːθ/.

What does "truth" mean?▾

Truth: True facts, genuine depiction or statements of reality.

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