How to Pronounce "but for"
expression
ˈbət/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
BUHT-for, BUHT-fer, BUHT-fur
bˈʌt/ /fˈɔː
BUHT-for
Definition
Used to say that something would not have happened if not for a specific person or thing.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbət/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
bˈʌt/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BUHT-for, BUHT-fer, BUHT-fur
UK
BUHT-for
Listen in Context
But for the rain, we would have gone to the park.
But for her advice, I would have made a mistake.
I couldn't have finished but for your help.
But for that lucky phone call, things could have gone badly.