How to Pronounce "want for"
expression
ˈwɑnt/, /ˈwɔnt/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
WAHNT-for
wˈɒnt/ /fˈɔː
WONT-for
Definition
To lack or not have enough of something needed or desired. This is a formal or old-fashioned phrase mostly found in written or literary English.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɑnt/, /ˈwɔnt/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
wˈɒnt/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAHNT-for
UK
WONT-for
Listen in Context
I never want for friendship in this city.
The children did not want for food or clothing.
She would want for nothing if she lived with her grandparents.
During hard times, families may want for basic necessities.