How to Pronounce "ache for"
expression
ˈeɪk/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
AYK-for, AYK-fer, AYK-fur, AYK-fur
eɪt͡ʃ/ /fˈɔː
AYK-for
Definition
To want something or someone very much, often with a feeling of deep longing or emotional pain.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪk/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
eɪt͡ʃ/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AYK-for, AYK-fer, AYK-fur, AYK-fur
UK
AYK-for
Listen in Context
I ache for my family when I'm far from home.
She ached for the chance to see her old friends again.
During the long winter, people often ache for sunshine.
He left, and ever since, I just ache for his voice every night.