Como Pronunciar "out of courtesy"
expression
OWT-uhv-KUR-tuh-see
OWT-ov-KUR-tuh-see
Definição
To do something as a polite gesture, not because you have to, but to show good manners or respect.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv/ /ˈkɝtəsi
Inglês Britânico
ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv/ /kˈɜːtəsi
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
OWT-uhv-KUR-tuh-see
UK
OWT-ov-KUR-tuh-see
Ouça em Contexto
She invited him out of courtesy.
He thanked everyone out of courtesy.
I replied out of courtesy, not because I was interested.
Sometimes we invite neighbors out of courtesy, even if we barely know them.