How to Pronounce "ask for it"
expression
ˈæsk/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt
ASK-for-it or ASK-fur-it
ˈɑːsk/ /fˈɔː/ /ˈɪt
AHSK-for-it
Definition
To do something that makes it likely you will get a negative result or trouble, especially because of your own actions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæsk/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt
British English
ˈɑːsk/ /fˈɔː/ /ˈɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ASK-for-it or ASK-fur-it
UK
AHSK-for-it
Listen in Context
He knew the dog was angry, but he still teased it and asked for it.
If you break the rules, you're asking for it.
He touched the hot stove and burned himself—he really asked for it.
Don't complain about getting wet if you forgot your umbrella—you asked for it.