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How to pronounce 'for' in American English

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Pronunciation of "for"

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Simple pronunciation
for
IPA transcription
/fɔɹ/
Word frequency
13th

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What does "for" mean?

  1. 1.used to show the purpose or reason for something
  2. 2.used to indicate the recipient or beneficiary of an action or event
  3. 3.used when expressing a period of time or duration

Examples of "for" in a sentence

  • I have a gift for you.
  • She is cooking for us.
  • We are leaving for the airport.

How common is "for"?

For is the 13th most common word in English.

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