How to Pronounce "hanker for"
expression
ˈhæŋkɝ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
HANG-ker for
hˈæŋkɐ/ /fˈɔː
HANG-kuh faw
Definition
To have a strong, persistent desire or longing for something, especially something you cannot have easily.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæŋkɝ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
hˈæŋkɐ/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HANG-ker for
UK
HANG-kuh faw
Listen in Context
Sometimes I hanker for a quiet afternoon alone.
He hankered for the taste of home-cooked meals while abroad.
Children often hanker for sweets after dinner.
On rainy days, I really hanker for a big mug of hot chocolate.