How to Pronounce "battle for"
expression
ˈbætəɫ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
BAT-uhl for, BAT-uhl fur
bˈætəl/ /fˈɔː
BAT-uhl faw
Definition
To fight or compete strongly to gain or achieve something, such as a goal, a position, or a resource.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbætəɫ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
bˈætəl/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAT-uhl for, BAT-uhl fur
UK
BAT-uhl faw
Listen in Context
They battle for the championship every year.
The two companies battle for market share.
He will battle for justice no matter what.
Teams battle for fans' attention during the playoffs.