How to Pronounce "mine for"
expression
ˈmaɪn/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
MYN-for, MYN-fer, MYN-fur
mˈaɪn/ /fˈɔː
MYN-faw
Definition
To dig or search for something valuable, such as minerals or information, often by using special techniques or sustained effort. Commonly used both literally (removing resources from the earth) and figuratively (extracting data or ideas).
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmaɪn/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
mˈaɪn/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MYN-for, MYN-fer, MYN-fur
UK
MYN-faw
Listen in Context
Workers mine for coal deep underground.
Scientists mine for clues in old records.
People mine for gold in the river during summer.
We spent hours trying to mine for some useful facts in that huge database.