How to Pronounce "owe a debt of gratitude"

expression

OH uh DET uv GRAT-uh-tood

OH uh DET uhv GRAT-i-tyood

Definition

To feel deeply grateful to someone for their help or kindness, as if you have a strong obligation to thank them.

American English

ˈoʊ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈdɛt/ /ˈəv/ /ˈɡɹætəˌtud

British English

ˈəʊ/ /æɪ/ /dˈɛt/ /ˈɒv/ /ɡɹˈætɪtjˌuːd

OH uh DET uv GRAT-uh-tood

OH uh DET uhv GRAT-i-tyood

We owe a debt of gratitude to our teachers.

I owe a debt of gratitude to my parents for their support.

They owe a debt of gratitude to the nurse who cared for them.

Honestly, I owe a debt of gratitude to everyone who helped me through tough times.