How to Pronounce "the call of nature"
expression
thuh KAWL-uhv-NAY-chur
thuh KAWL-uhv-NAY-chuh
Definition
A polite or humorous way to say that you need to go to the bathroom for a bodily function, such as urinating or defecating.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkɔɫ/ /ˈəv/ /ˈneɪtʃɝ
British English
ðə, ði/ /kˈɔːl/ /ˈɒv/ /nˈeɪtʃɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh KAWL-uhv-NAY-chur
UK
thuh KAWL-uhv-NAY-chuh
Listen in Context
Excuse me, I need to answer the call of nature.
Children sometimes say they feel the call of nature in the car.
When the call of nature comes, you can't ignore it.
I’ll be right back, nature’s calling.