How to Pronounce "for once"
expression
ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈwəns
FER WUHNS
fˈɔː/ /wˈɒns
FAW WONS
Definition
Used to say that something unusual or different from the normal situation is happening. It often suggests that this is a rare or exceptional event.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈwəns
British English
fˈɔː/ /wˈɒns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FER WUHNS
UK
FAW WONS
Listen in Context
For once, the bus arrived on time.
He cleaned his room for once.
Can you listen to me for once?
It feels nice to relax for once instead of working late.