How to Pronounce "time off for good behavior"
expression
ˈtaɪm/ /ˈɔf/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈɡʊd/, /ɡɪd/ /bɪˈheɪvjɝ
TYME-awf fer GUUD bi-HAYV-yer
tˈaɪm/ /ˈɒf/ /fˈɔː/ /ɡˈʊd/ /bɪhˈeɪvjɐ
TYME-of fer GUUD bi-HAYV-yuh
Definition
When a prisoner's sentence is reduced because they have behaved well while in prison. It's a way to reward positive behavior by letting them leave jail earlier than planned.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtaɪm/ /ˈɔf/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈɡʊd/, /ɡɪd/ /bɪˈheɪvjɝ
British English
tˈaɪm/ /ˈɒf/ /fˈɔː/ /ɡˈʊd/ /bɪhˈeɪvjɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TYME-awf fer GUUD bi-HAYV-yer
UK
TYME-of fer GUUD bi-HAYV-yuh
Listen in Context
He was released early with time off for good behavior.
Prisoners can earn time off for good behavior if they follow the rules.
The law allows time off for good behavior in some cases.
With time off for good behavior, he got out six months earlier than planned.