How to Pronounce "draw straws for"
expression
ˈdɹɔ/ /ˈstɹɔz/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
DRAW STRAWZ for
dɹˈɔː/ /stɹˈɔːz/ /fˈɔː
draw STAWZ faw
Definition
To use a game where each person randomly picks a straw, with the shortest or marked one choosing or having to do something; used to decide fairly who will do a task or get a chance.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɹɔ/ /ˈstɹɔz/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
dɹˈɔː/ /stɹˈɔːz/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DRAW STRAWZ for
UK
draw STAWZ faw
Listen in Context
Let's draw straws for who will wash the dishes.
They had to draw straws for the last piece of cake.
We will draw straws for who gets to go first.
If nobody wants to drive, we can just draw straws for it.