How to Pronounce "testify for"
expression
ˈtɛstəˌfaɪ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
TES-tuh-fy for
tˈɛstɪfˌaɪ/ /fˈɔː
TES-tih-fy faw
Definition
To give evidence or speak in support of someone, usually in a court or legal situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɛstəˌfaɪ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
tˈɛstɪfˌaɪ/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TES-tuh-fy for
UK
TES-tih-fy faw
Listen in Context
She will testify for her brother in court.
The witness agreed to testify for the defendant.
I can't testify for someone I don't know.
Several friends came to testify for him during the trial.