How to Pronounce "out of courtesy"
expression
OWT-uhv-KUR-tuh-see
OWT-ov-KUR-tuh-see
Definition
To do something as a polite gesture, not because you have to, but to show good manners or respect.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv/ /ˈkɝtəsi
British English
ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv/ /kˈɜːtəsi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OWT-uhv-KUR-tuh-see
UK
OWT-ov-KUR-tuh-see
Listen in Context
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.