How to Pronounce "for heaven's sake"
expression
fer HEV-unz SAYK
faw HEV-unz SAH-kay
Definition
An expression used to show strong feelings such as frustration, annoyance, or urgency, similar to saying 'please' with extra emphasis.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈhɛvənz/ /ˈseɪk
British English
fˈɔː/ /ˈhɛvənz/ /sɑːkeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
fer HEV-unz SAYK
UK
faw HEV-unz SAH-kay
Listen in Context
For heaven's sake, close the window, it's cold in here.
For heaven's sake, don't touch that wire!
Please, for heaven's sake, be quiet for a minute.
Oh, for heaven's sake, I can't find my keys again!