How to Pronounce "fear for"
expression
ˈfɪɹ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
FEER for
fˈiə/ /fˈɔː
FEER faw
Definition
To be worried that something bad might happen to someone or something important to you.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɪɹ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
fˈiə/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FEER for
UK
FEER faw
Listen in Context
Many people fear for their families during a war.
I fear for my friend's health.
Residents fear for their homes during a flood.
I can't help but fear for the future of our planet.