How to Pronounce "destined for"
expression
ˈdɛstɪnd/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
DES-tind for
dˈɛstɪnd/ /fˈɔː
DES-tind faw
Definition
If someone or something is destined for a particular place, job, or purpose, it means they are meant to go there or do it, often because it is planned or considered inevitable. It can also mean something is assigned or intended for a specific use.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɛstɪnd/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
dˈɛstɪnd/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DES-tind for
UK
DES-tind faw
Listen in Context
This package is destined for Brazil.
He was destined for a career in music.
These books are destined for the library.
She always felt she was destined for something bigger.