How to Pronounce "for the duration"
expression
ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdʊˈɹeɪʃən
for-thuh-duh-RAY-shun
fˈɔː/ /ðə, ði/ /djɔːɹˈeɪʃən
for-thuh-dyaw-RAY-shun
Definition
Used to mean for the entire time that something continues or lasts, from beginning to end.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdʊˈɹeɪʃən
British English
fˈɔː/ /ðə, ði/ /djɔːɹˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
for-thuh-duh-RAY-shun
UK
for-thuh-dyaw-RAY-shun
Listen in Context
Please remain seated for the duration of the flight.
Visitors must wear badges for the duration of their stay.
The rules apply for the duration of the camp.
You can borrow my umbrella, but I'll need it back for the duration of the week.