How to Pronounce "fend for"
expression
FEND for, FEND fer, FEND fur
FEND faw
Definition
To take care of oneself without help from others; to manage on your own in difficult situations.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɛnd/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
fˈɛnd/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FEND for, FEND fer, FEND fur
UK
FEND faw
Listen in Context
After her parents left, she had to fend for herself.
The young wolf must fend for itself in the wild.
When he lost his job, he learned to fend for himself.
Kids in big cities often have to fend for themselves at a young age.