How to Pronounce "for pete's sake"
expression
for-PEETS-SAYK
faw-PEETS-SAYK
Definition
A mild, informal exclamation used to express frustration, annoyance, surprise, or emphasis; similar to saying 'for goodness' sake' or 'please'.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈpits/ /ˈseɪk
British English
fˈɔː/ /piːts/ /sɑːkeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
for-PEETS-SAYK
UK
faw-PEETS-SAYK
Listen in Context
Oh, for Pete's sake, can't you just listen for a second?
For Pete's sake, that's the third time you've lost your keys this week.
Leave me alone, for Pete's sake!
For Pete's sake, turn down the TV!