How to Pronounce "give cause for"
expression
ˈɡɪv/ /ˈkɑz/, /ˈkɔz/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
GIV KAWZ for
ɡˈɪv/ /kˈɔːz/ /fˈɔː
giv KAWZ faw
Definition
To present a reason for something to happen, especially for concern, doubt, or action.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɪv/ /ˈkɑz/, /ˈkɔz/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
ɡˈɪv/ /kˈɔːz/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GIV KAWZ for
UK
giv KAWZ faw
Listen in Context
The smoke from the factory gives cause for concern about air quality.
If you see anything that gives cause for alarm, let me know.
His strange behavior gives cause for suspicion.
The new policy doesn’t really give cause for complaint.