How to Pronounce "in search of"
expression
in SURCH-uhv
in SURCH-ov
Definition
Looking for something or someone that you want or need, often actively and sometimes for a long time.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈsɝtʃ/ /ˈəv
British English
ˈɪn/ /sˈɜːtʃ/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in SURCH-uhv
UK
in SURCH-ov
Listen in Context
She traveled to the city in search of a better job.
They went in search of clean water.
People come here in search of peace and quiet.
He left his hometown years ago in search of adventure.