How to Pronounce "civility costs nothing"
expression
suh-VIL-uh-tee KAWSTS NUTH-ing
siv-ILL-ih-tee KOSTS NUTH-ing
Definition
This phrase means that being polite or respectful does not require any effort or money. It encourages people to treat others kindly at no personal cost.
IPA Transcription
American English
səˈvɪɫəti/ /ˈkɑsts/, /ˈkɔsts/ /ˈnəθɪŋ
British English
sɪvˈɪlɪti/ /kˈɒsts/ /nˈʌθɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
suh-VIL-uh-tee KAWSTS NUTH-ing
UK
siv-ILL-ih-tee KOSTS NUTH-ing
Listen in Context
Remember, civility costs nothing but can mean a lot to someone.
She always says 'please' and 'thank you' because she knows civility costs nothing.
Teachers tell students that civility costs nothing in class.
You never know what someone is going through—civility costs nothing, so always be kind.