How to Pronounce "in your behalf"
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /bɪˈhæf
in YOR bi-HAF
ˈɪn/ /jˈɔː/ /bɪhˈɑːf
in yaw bi-HAHF
Definition
This expression means to do something for someone's benefit or as their representative. It usually refers to acting or speaking as if you are that person, often in a formal context.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /bɪˈhæf
British English
ˈɪn/ /jˈɔː/ /bɪhˈɑːf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in YOR bi-HAF
UK
in yaw bi-HAHF
Listen in Context
The lawyer acted in your behalf during the meeting.
I submitted the documents in your behalf.
He made a donation in your behalf.
If you can't be there, I’ll speak in your behalf to the board.