How to Pronounce "sing for your supper"
expression
ˈsɪŋ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈsəpɝ
SING for yer SUH-per
sˈɪŋ/ /fˈɔː/ /jˈɔː/ /sˈʌpɐ
SING faw yaw SUP-uh
Definition
To do work or a favor in order to receive something you want, such as food, money, or a reward. The phrase can also mean having to prove your value or earn what you receive.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɪŋ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈsəpɝ
British English
sˈɪŋ/ /fˈɔː/ /jˈɔː/ /sˈʌpɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SING for yer SUH-per
UK
SING faw yaw SUP-uh
Listen in Context
If you want dessert, you have to sing for your supper and help clean up.
The artist had to sing for her supper by painting portraits at the fair.
Sometimes you have to sing for your supper in a new job to prove your skills.
At this company, you really have to sing for your supper to get promoted.