How to Pronounce "for goodness sake"
expression
ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈɡʊdnəs/, /ˈɡʊdnɪs/ /ˈseɪk
FOR GUUD-ness SAYK
fˈɔː/ /ɡˈʊdnəs/ /sɑːkeɪ
faw GUUD-nuhs SAH-kay
Definition
Used to show strong emotion such as surprise, frustration, or impatience. It is a mild expression to get someone's attention or ask them to do something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈɡʊdnəs/, /ˈɡʊdnɪs/ /ˈseɪk
British English
fˈɔː/ /ɡˈʊdnəs/ /sɑːkeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FOR GUUD-ness SAYK
UK
faw GUUD-nuhs SAH-kay
Listen in Context
For goodness sake, close the door when you leave.
Oh, for goodness sake, stop fighting!
For goodness sake, where are my keys?
For goodness sake, just tell me the truth already!