Proper Pronunciation Guide
bona fides
[
bo͜u nə fɑ͜idz]
Tips:
- Pronounce the letter “o” like the name of the letter itself—/o͜u/—and stress it.
- Pronounce the letter “i” in the third syllable like the name of the letter itself—/ɑ͜i/.
- Pronounce the letters “des” as the consonant combination /dz/ and make sure it is sufficiently voiced.
Practice Sentence:
| I believe his bona fides are in order. |
Definition:
(noun, taking a plural verb) Credentials; documents proving the authenticity of someone or something.