How to Pronounce "hunger for"
expression
ˈhəŋɡɝ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
HUNG-ger for / HUNG-ger fer / HUNG-ger frer
hˈʌŋɡɐ/ /fˈɔː
HUNG-guh faw
Definition
To have a very strong desire or craving for something, like success, knowledge, or power. It suggests a deep emotional or mental need, not literal food hunger.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhəŋɡɝ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
hˈʌŋɡɐ/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HUNG-ger for / HUNG-ger fer / HUNG-ger frer
UK
HUNG-guh faw
Listen in Context
He has a hunger for knowledge.
Many people hunger for love and acceptance.
She hungers for adventure.
After years in a boring job, he hungered for a real challenge.