Como Pronunciar "extenuating"
word
ik-STEN-yoo-ay-ting
ek-STEN-yoo-ay-ting
Definição
Making a mistake or crime seem less serious by providing reasons or excuses that partially justify the behavior.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ɪkˈstɛnjuˌeɪtɪŋ
Inglês Britânico
ɛkstˈɛnjuːˌeɪtɪŋ
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
ik-STEN-yoo-ay-ting
UK
ek-STEN-yoo-ay-ting
Ouça em Contexto
The judge considered the extenuating circumstances before making a decision.
There are extenuating factors that help explain his actions.
Because of extenuating conditions, the student received a lighter punishment.
Her lawyer argued there were extenuating circumstances that led to her mistake.