How to Pronounce "for show"
expression
ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈʃoʊ
fer-SHOH
fˈɔː/ /ʃˈəʊ
faw-SHOH
Definition
If something is 'for show', it is there only to be seen and to impress people, not used for its real purpose or not genuine.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈʃoʊ
British English
fˈɔː/ /ʃˈəʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
fer-SHOH
UK
faw-SHOH
Listen in Context
They put flowers on the table for show.
His apology was just for show.
The security camera is there for show.
Do you really like that car or is it just for show?