How to Pronounce "dollar for dollar"
expression
ˈdɑɫɝ/, /ˈdɔɫɝ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈdɑɫɝ/, /ˈdɔɫɝ
DAH-ler fer DAH-ler
dˈɒlɐ/ /fˈɔː/ /dˈɒlɐ
DOL-uh for DOL-uh
Definition
This expression means that for every dollar spent, invested, or given, there is an equal dollar matched or returned. It is often used when comparing value or describing matching contributions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɑɫɝ/, /ˈdɔɫɝ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈdɑɫɝ/, /ˈdɔɫɝ
British English
dˈɒlɐ/ /fˈɔː/ /dˈɒlɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DAH-ler fer DAH-ler
UK
DOL-uh for DOL-uh
Listen in Context
For every donation, the company matches it dollar for dollar.
Government aid is given dollar for dollar to match local spending.
If you save money, the bank may add funds dollar for dollar up to a limit.
Their offer was to match our investment dollar for dollar—hard to turn down!