How to Pronounce "stay for"
expression
ˈsteɪ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
STAY-for, STAY-fer, STAY-fur
stˈeɪ/ /fˈɔː
STAY-faw
Definition
To remain at a place in order to participate in or experience an event, activity, or specific part of something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsteɪ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
stˈeɪ/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STAY-for, STAY-fer, STAY-fur
UK
STAY-faw
Listen in Context
Will you stay for dinner tonight?
I can't stay for the whole meeting.
They stayed for the music after the ceremony.
I'm tired, but I'll stay for dessert if you insist.