How to Pronounce "spring for"
expression
ˈspɹɪŋ/, /spɝˈɪŋ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
SPRING for
spɹˈɪŋ/ /fˈɔː
spring FOR
Definition
To pay for something, especially as a treat for someone else. It often suggests spending money for others, usually unexpectedly or generously.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈspɹɪŋ/, /spɝˈɪŋ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
spɹˈɪŋ/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SPRING for
UK
spring FOR
Listen in Context
I will spring for pizza tonight.
She sprang for movie tickets for everyone.
My dad always springs for dessert when we go out.
Don’t worry about the bill—I'll spring for it.