How to Pronounce "for one thing"
expression
ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈwən/ /ˈθɪŋ
FER-wun-THING
fˈɔː/ /wˈɒn/ /θˈɪŋ
faw-WON-thing
Definition
Used to introduce one reason or example, especially when explaining or justifying something. It often suggests there are more reasons that could be given.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈwən/ /ˈθɪŋ
British English
fˈɔː/ /wˈɒn/ /θˈɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FER-wun-THING
UK
faw-WON-thing
Listen in Context
I don't want to go outside. For one thing, it's raining.
For one thing, I am too tired to talk right now.
Why don’t I like swimming? For one thing, I can’t swim well.
I didn't take that job. For one thing, the pay was too low, and for another, it was too far away.