Cómo Pronunciar "opportunity knocks but once"
expression
ah-per-TOO-nuh-tee NOKS but WUNS
op-yoo-NOO-ni-tee NOKS but WONS
Definición
This expression means that you usually only get one chance to take advantage of a good opportunity, so you should not hesitate.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
ˌɑpɝˈtunəti/ /ˈnɑks/ /ˈbət/ /ˈwəns
Inglés Británico
ɒpətjˈuːnɪti/ /nˈɒks/ /bˈʌt/ /wˈɒns
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
ah-per-TOO-nuh-tee NOKS but WUNS
UK
op-yoo-NOO-ni-tee NOKS but WONS
Escucha en Contexto
My father used to say, 'opportunity knocks but once' when I was unsure.
You should apply to the university—opportunity knocks but once.
I wasn’t sure about moving abroad, but my friend reminded me that opportunity knocks but once.
If you get the chance to travel, go for it—opportunity knocks but once!