Como Pronunciar "kowtow"

word

KOW-TOW or KOH-TOH

KOW-TOW

Definição

To show too much respect or obedience to someone, especially by doing what they want in a submissive way. Originally, it referred to the act of kneeling and touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect in Chinese culture.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈkaʊˈtaʊ/, /ˈkoʊˈtoʊ

Inglês Britânico

kˈaʊtaʊ

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

KOW-TOW or KOH-TOH

KOW-TOW

Ouça em Contexto

He refused to kowtow to the manager's unreasonable orders.

The official had to kowtow before the emperor.

She won't kowtow just to get a promotion.

Just because he's your boss doesn't mean you have to kowtow to him.