How to Pronounce "as a matter of course"
expression
AZ uh MAT-er uhv KORS
AZ uh MAT-uh uhv KAWSS
Definition
If something is done as a matter of course, it happens naturally and regularly, without special attention or thought; it's the normal or expected way of doing things.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈmætɝ/ /ˈəv/ /ˈkɔɹs
British English
ˈæs/ /æɪ/ /mˈætɐ/ /ˈɒv/ /kˈɔːs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AZ uh MAT-er uhv KORS
UK
AZ uh MAT-uh uhv KAWSS
Listen in Context
Teachers check homework as a matter of course.
We lock the doors as a matter of course every night.
New employees receive safety training as a matter of course.
She greets everyone with a smile as a matter of course.