How to Pronounce "for the good of"
expression
FOR-thuh-GOOD-uhv
faw-THE-gud-ov
Definition
Used to show that something is done to benefit or help someone or something, often putting their needs before your own.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɡʊd/, /ɡɪd/ /ˈəv
British English
fˈɔː/ /ðə, ði/ /ɡˈʊd/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FOR-thuh-GOOD-uhv
UK
faw-THE-gud-ov
Listen in Context
He made that choice for the good of his children.
They acted for the good of the community.
The rules exist for the good of everyone.
Sometimes, tough decisions are made for the good of the company.