How to Pronounce "mistake for"
expression
mɪˈsteɪk/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
mi-STAYK for, FUR, FRUR
mɪstˈeɪk/ /fˈɔː
mist-AYK FAW
Definition
To wrongly think that someone or something is another person or thing; to confuse one thing or person with another by accident.
IPA Transcription
American English
mɪˈsteɪk/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
mɪstˈeɪk/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
mi-STAYK for, FUR, FRUR
UK
mist-AYK FAW
Listen in Context
I mistook her for my cousin at the party.
Don't mistake salt for sugar when you bake.
He was mistaken for a famous actor.
People often mistake my enthusiasm for anger.