How to Pronounce "reserve for"
expression
ɹiˈzɝv/, /ɹɪˈzɝv/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
ri-ZURV for, ri-ZURV FUR
ɹɪˈzɜːv/ /fˈɔː
ri-ZURV faw
Definition
To keep something for a special use, person, or purpose and not let others have it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɹiˈzɝv/, /ɹɪˈzɝv/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
ɹɪˈzɜːv/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-ZURV for, ri-ZURV FUR
UK
ri-ZURV faw
Listen in Context
We reserve this table for VIP guests.
The teacher reserved some time for questions at the end.
These seats are reserved for people with disabilities.
Let’s reserve Friday night for our family dinner.