voluntary

noun adjective

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: vol-un-tar-y (4)

English Definition

Done, given, or acting of one's own free will.

Example Sentence

She does voluntary work for a charity.

US IPA /ˈvɑːlənteri/

UK IPA /ˈvɒləntri/

optional discretionary willing unpaid

compulsory mandatory forced