How to Pronounce "in return for"
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ɹiˈtɝn/, /ɹɪˈtɝn/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
in ri-TURN for
ˈɪn/ /ɹɪˈtɜːn/ /fˈɔː
in ri-TURN faw
Definition
Used to show that something is given, done, or received as a result of or as payment for something else.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ɹiˈtɝn/, /ɹɪˈtɝn/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
ˈɪn/ /ɹɪˈtɜːn/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in ri-TURN for
UK
in ri-TURN faw
Listen in Context
He gave me a book in return for my help.
She worked extra hours in return for overtime pay.
They offered free samples in return for a customer survey.
I helped him move, but I didn't expect anything in return for it.