Cómo Pronunciar "deferential"
word
ˌdɛfɝˈɛnʃəɫ/, /ˌdɛfɝˈɛntʃəɫ
def-er-EN-shuhl
dˌɛfəɹˈɛnʃəl
def-uh-REN-shuhl
Definición
Being polite and showing respect for someone, especially because they are older or have more authority.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
ˌdɛfɝˈɛnʃəɫ/, /ˌdɛfɝˈɛntʃəɫ
Inglés Británico
dˌɛfəɹˈɛnʃəl
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
def-er-EN-shuhl
UK
def-uh-REN-shuhl
Escucha en Contexto
He gave a deferential answer to his teacher.
The staff were always deferential to the hotel manager.
She spoke in a deferential manner at the meeting.
He’s always deferential around his boss, almost afraid to disagree.