How to Pronounce "for the love of"
expression
for thuh LUHV uhv
for thuh LUHV ov
Definition
An expression used to show frustration, surprise, or strong feeling, often when asking someone to do or stop doing something. It can also show emphasis or appeal to emotion.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫəv/ /ˈəv
British English
fˈɔː/ /ðə, ði/ /lˈʌv/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
for thuh LUHV uhv
UK
for thuh LUHV ov
Listen in Context
For the love of pizza, please stop making that noise!
For the love of all things good, turn off the lights when you leave.
For the love of animals, please adopt, don’t shop.
Oh, for the love of—can’t you see I’m on the phone?