How to Pronounce "for fuck's sake"
expression
fer-FUKS-sake
fawks-SAK-ay
Definition
An informal and very strong expression used to show frustration, annoyance, urgency, or disbelief. Similar to saying 'for goodness' sake' or 'come on', but much more intense and vulgar.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈfəks/ /ˈseɪk
British English
fˈɔː/ /fʌks/ /sɑːkeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
fer-FUKS-sake
UK
fawks-SAK-ay
Listen in Context
For fuck's sake, close the door when you leave.
Oh, for fuck's sake, my phone just died again.
For fuck's sake, hurry up!
For fuck's sake, how many times do I have to explain this?