How to Pronounce "collect for"
expression
kəˈɫɛkt/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
kuh-LEKT for, fur, furr
kəˈlɛkt/ /fˈɔː
kuh-LEKT FAW
Definition
To gather money, items, or donations to support a cause, person, or event.
IPA Transcription
American English
kəˈɫɛkt/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
kəˈlɛkt/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuh-LEKT for, fur, furr
UK
kuh-LEKT FAW
Listen in Context
We want to collect for the animal shelter.
John is collecting for his school's new library.
The club will collect for charity next week.
We're collecting for victims of the flood; every little bit helps.