How to Pronounce "out of necessity"
expression
OWT uhv nuh-SEH-suh-tee
OWT ov nuh-SESS-i-tee
Definition
When something is done because there is no other option or because it is absolutely required.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv/ /nəˈsɛsəti/, /nəˈsɛsɪti
British English
ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv/ /nəsˈɛsɪti
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OWT uhv nuh-SEH-suh-tee
UK
OWT ov nuh-SESS-i-tee
Listen in Context
He left his job out of necessity.
They moved to the city out of necessity.
We only asked for help out of necessity.
He became a mechanic out of necessity after his family’s situation changed.