How to Pronounce "bid for"
expression
ˈbɪd/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
BID-for, BID-fer, BID-fur
bˈɪd/ /fˈɔː
BID-faw
Definition
To try to get something, such as a job, contract, or opportunity, often by offering a price or proposal in a competition.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɪd/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
bˈɪd/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BID-for, BID-fer, BID-fur
UK
BID-faw
Listen in Context
Several companies bid for the construction contract.
She decided to bid for the manager's job.
They plan to bid for the new technology project.
We lost out when we tried to bid for the stadium redesign.