How to Pronounce "for the sake of"
expression
FOR-thuh-SAYK-uhv
faw-THE-sah-KAY-ov
Definition
Used to show that something is done to help, benefit, or because of someone or something. It can also mean doing something to achieve a particular result or for a specific reason.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈseɪk/ /ˈəv
British English
fˈɔː/ /ðə, ði/ /sɑːkeɪ/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FOR-thuh-SAYK-uhv
UK
faw-THE-sah-KAY-ov
Listen in Context
She moved to the city for the sake of her career.
He apologized for the sake of peace.
Let's do this for the sake of our children.
For the sake of argument, let's assume he's right.