How to Pronounce "for heaven sake"
expression
for HEV-uhn SAYK
faw HEV-uhn SA-kei
Definition
An expression used to show strong feelings such as surprise, frustration, or urgency, similar to 'please' or 'come on.' People use it when they want someone to do or stop doing something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈhɛvən/ /ˈseɪk
British English
fˈɔː/ /hˈɛvən/ /sɑːkeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
for HEV-uhn SAYK
UK
faw HEV-uhn SA-kei
Listen in Context
For heaven's sake, close the window. It's freezing in here!
For heaven's sake, stop yelling. The baby is sleeping.
For heaven's sake, hurry up or we'll be late.
Oh, for heaven's sake, just tell me what happened!