How to Pronounce "for fear of"
expression
for-FEER-uhv
foh-FEER-ov
Definition
Used to explain that someone avoids something because they are afraid something bad might happen. It shows the reason for an action based on fear.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈfɪɹ/ /ˈəv
British English
fˈɔː/ /fˈiə/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
for-FEER-uhv
UK
foh-FEER-ov
Listen in Context
She stayed home for fear of getting sick.
He whispered for fear of waking the baby.
We left early for fear of missing the train.
She didn’t speak up in class for fear of making a mistake.