How to Pronounce "pine for"
expression
ˈpaɪn/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
PYN-for
pˈaɪn/ /fˈɔː
PYN-faw
Definition
To feel a deep longing or strong desire for someone or something, especially something lost or far away.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpaɪn/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
pˈaɪn/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PYN-for
UK
PYN-faw
Listen in Context
She pined for her hometown after moving away.
Many people pine for their childhood days.
He still pines for his lost love.
I sometimes pine for simpler times before smartphones existed.