How to Pronounce "for the record"
expression
ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹɛkɝd/, /ɹəˈkɔɹd/, /ɹɪˈkɔɹd
FOR-thuh-REK-urd
fˈɔː/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈɹɛkɔːd
FOR-thuh-REK-awd
Definition
Used to emphasize that what you are saying is official, clear, or should be remembered, often to correct a misunderstanding or make your position clear.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹɛkɝd/, /ɹəˈkɔɹd/, /ɹɪˈkɔɹd
British English
fˈɔː/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈɹɛkɔːd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FOR-thuh-REK-urd
UK
FOR-thuh-REK-awd
Listen in Context
For the record, I never agreed to that plan.
Just for the record, I have finished my work.
For the record, I don't like mushrooms.
For the record, that decision was made before I joined the team.