How to Pronounce "for the love of the game"
expression
for thuh LUHV uhv thuh GAYM
faw thuh LUV ov thuh GAYM
Definition
This expression means doing something, especially a sport, because you truly enjoy it, not for money or awards.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫəv/ /ˈəv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɡeɪm
British English
fˈɔː/ /ðə, ði/ /lˈʌv/ /ˈɒv/ /ðə, ði/ /ɡˈeɪm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
for thuh LUHV uhv thuh GAYM
UK
faw thuh LUV ov thuh GAYM
Listen in Context
She plays soccer for the love of the game.
Many athletes train hard for the love of the game.
He coaches children for the love of the game.
They keep playing every weekend, not for prizes, but for the love of the game.