How to Pronounce "beg for"
expression
ˈbɛɡ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
BEG-for, BEG-fer, BEG-ferr
bˈɛɡ/ /fˈɔː
BEG-faw
Definition
To urgently and humbly ask for something, often because you really need or want it. It can mean literally asking for charity, or strongly requesting help, attention, or another need.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɛɡ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
bˈɛɡ/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BEG-for, BEG-fer, BEG-ferr
UK
BEG-faw
Listen in Context
The child begged for another piece of cake.
She begged for help when she was lost.
People sometimes beg for food on the street.
I'm not going to beg for your forgiveness if you don't care.