How to Pronounce "return for"
expression
ɹiˈtɝn/, /ɹɪˈtɝn/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
ri-TURN for, ri-TURN for, ri-TURN fer, ri-TURN frer
ɹɪˈtɜːn/ /fˈɔː
ri-TURN for, ri-TURN faw
Definition
To receive or give something as a result or exchange for something else; used to show what is received in exchange for an action, object, or favor.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɹiˈtɝn/, /ɹɪˈtɝn/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
ɹɪˈtɜːn/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-TURN for, ri-TURN for, ri-TURN fer, ri-TURN frer
UK
ri-TURN for, ri-TURN faw
Listen in Context
She gave me a ride in return for my help.
They planted trees in return for funding from the city.
He cooked dinner in return for her advice.
What do I get in return for all this work?