How to Pronounce "asking for a friend"
expression
ASK-ing fur uh FREND
AHS-king faw uh FREND
Definition
A humorous phrase used after a question to suggest that the question is not actually for the speaker, but for someone else (often not true), usually as a way to joke or make a personal question less awkward.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæskɪŋ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈfɹɛnd
British English
ˈɑːskɪŋ/ /fˈɔː/ /æɪ/ /fɹˈɛnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ASK-ing fur uh FREND
UK
AHS-king faw uh FREND
Listen in Context
Can you eat ice cream for breakfast? Asking for a friend.
Is it bad to miss one day of work? Asking for a friend.
How do you stop eating too much chocolate? Asking for a friend.
So, where’s the best place to hide snacks in your room? Asking for a friend.