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How to pronounce for in English

For
/fɔr/

Examples from movies with For

and for a long time that you've been hearing me talk about being perfect.
Friday Night Lights - Coach Gaines on Being Perfect
...this is the final resting place for six members...
We Are Marshall - We Cannot Lose
No. No, no, I think you've given me enough sneaky quick ones for the day.
Van Wilder 2: The Rise of Taj - Sexy Sadie
...and, for those who will listen, the enunciation of truth.
V for Vendetta - The Revolutionary Speech
But again, truth be told, if you're looking for the guilty...
V for Vendetta - The Revolutionary Speech
My mother was crying and begging, asking for more time
Freedom Writers - I Am Home
as if she were gasping for her last breath of air.
Freedom Writers - I Am Home
"I should have asked for something less expensive at Christmas.'
Freedom Writers - I Am Home
I looked up at the sky, waiting for something to happen.
Freedom Writers - I Am Home
And what would you like in return for that information?
Salt - You Are a Russian Spy
I became an accountant for the police department.
The Other Guys - Gator the Pimp
We'd like to thank you for your help with that dread beast.
Your Highness - The Fair Isabel
I have no time for your maiden pleasantries.
Your Highness - The Fair Isabel
I thought maybe for the sake of both our quests, that we could travel together.
Your Highness - The Fair Isabel
What exactly would it take for one to tame such an adventurous slut?
Your Highness - The Fair Isabel
Now, I know things have really sucked bigtime for you lately, girls,
Material Girls - Spa Seduction
Cactus 1549, if we can get it for you do you wanna try to land runway 1-3?
Sully - Brace for Impact
I'm just getting ready for it.
Creed - You Got a Jawn?
We don't have a lot of time for this. You really need to tell him something.
Men in Black 3 - Bowling Ball Head
and I will make sure that you walk funny for the rest...
Men in Black 3 - Bowling Ball Head
My job at Zomcon is to make things safe for young people just like you.
Fido - Dead or Alive?
Children, does anyone have a question for Mr. Bottoms?
Fido - Dead or Alive?
have been Zomcon Cadets for two years, sir.
Fido - Dead or Alive?

Audio pronunciation of For

American pronunciation

For pronounced by Ivy (child, girl)
For pronounced by Joanna (female)
For pronounced by Kendra (female)
For pronounced by Kimberly (female)
For pronounced by Salli (female)
For pronounced by Joey (male)
For pronounced by Justin (child, boy)
For pronounced by Matthew (male)

British pronunciation

For pronounced by Amy (female)
For pronounced by Emma (female)
For pronounced by Brian (male)