Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

i can't lie

/aɪ kænt laɪ/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.79 in modern English

Syllables
i -can't lie
IPA
/aɪ kænt laɪ/
10
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

phrase

To be honest, frankly, honestly.

Informal

Example Sentences

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /aɪ kænt laɪ/
  • British English: /aɪ kɑːnt laɪ/

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Questions

How do you pronounce i can't lie?
The recorded pronunciation is /aɪ kænt laɪ/.
What does i can't lie mean?
To be honest, frankly, honestly.

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