How to Pronounce "for years running"
expression
ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈjɪɹz/, /jɝz/ /ˈɹənɪŋ
FER YEERZ RUN-ing
fˈɔː/ /jˈiəz/ /ɹˈʌnɪŋ
faw YEE-uhz RUN-ing
Definition
This phrase means something has happened every year without stopping, for several years in a row.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈjɪɹz/, /jɝz/ /ˈɹənɪŋ
British English
fˈɔː/ /jˈiəz/ /ɹˈʌnɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FER YEERZ RUN-ing
UK
faw YEE-uhz RUN-ing
Listen in Context
She has won the award for years running.
It rained on his birthday for years running.
They visited the same city for years running.
This restaurant has been voted the best in town for five years running.