How to Pronounce "par for the course"
expression
PAR for the KORS
PAH for the KAWSS
Definition
Used to say that something is normal or expected, especially when it is disappointing or not surprising.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɑɹ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkɔɹs
British English
pˈɑː/ /fˈɔː/ /ðə, ði/ /kˈɔːs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAR for the KORS
UK
PAH for the KAWSS
Listen in Context
Delays are just par for the course with this train line.
Getting a lot of homework is par for the course in high school.
Rain during the festival is par for the course here.
Another broken printer? That's par for the course in this office.