Como Pronunciar "sing for your supper"

expression

SING for yer SUH-per

SING faw yaw SUP-uh

Definição

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.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈsɪŋ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈsəpɝ

Inglês Britânico

sˈɪŋ/ /fˈɔː/ /jˈɔː/ /sˈʌpɐ

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

SING for yer SUH-per

SING faw yaw SUP-uh

Ouça em Contexto

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.