How to Pronounce "a mecca for"
expression
uh MEK-uh for
uh MEK-uh faw
Definition
A place that attracts many people with a particular interest or activity. It comes from the city of Mecca, a holy site for Muslims, but in English it is used for any popular gathering spot.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈmɛkə/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
æɪ/ /mˈɛkɐ/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh MEK-uh for
UK
uh MEK-uh faw
Listen in Context
The city is a mecca for music lovers.
This street market is a mecca for foodies.
The park has become a mecca for skateboarders.
After the movie was released, the small town turned into a mecca for tourists.