How to Pronounce "plump for"
expression
ˈpɫəmp/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
PLUMP for
plˈʌmp/ /fˈɔː
pl-UMP faw
Definition
To choose or decide in favor of something, especially after thinking about different options.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɫəmp/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
plˈʌmp/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PLUMP for
UK
pl-UMP faw
Listen in Context
I finally plumped for the blue shirt.
She always plumps for the safest option.
We had to plump for one restaurant or another.
After much debate, they plumped for the most affordable car.