How to Pronounce "hungry for"
expression
ˈhəŋɡɹi/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
HUNG-gree for / fur / frur
hˈʌŋɡɹi/ /fˈɔː
HUNG-gree faw
Definition
To strongly desire or want something (not food), especially things like success, knowledge, or power.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhəŋɡɹi/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
hˈʌŋɡɹi/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HUNG-gree for / fur / frur
UK
HUNG-gree faw
Listen in Context
She is hungry for success in her new job.
Young people are often hungry for adventure.
He is hungry for answers about his past.
After years without recognition, she's more hungry for praise than ever.