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How to pronounce for in English

For
/fɔr/

Examples from movies with For

It's been a hard couple of weeks for Alvin.
Capote - Charming the Deweys
Listen, guys, we have a group of people here who came out for a good time,
City Slickers - I Hate Bullies
And let's have some peace and quiet around here for Christ's sakes!
City Slickers - I Hate Bullies
that there were times for discipline and self-control.
Bull Durham - Annie Seduces Nuke
Of course I'm trying to seduce you for God's sake.
Bull Durham - Annie Seduces Nuke
For the first time in my life, I'm afraid.
Rocky III - I'm Afraid
- There is. For me there is. - Why? You're human, aren't ya?
Rocky III - I'm Afraid
And you have no right to feel guilty for what happened. You don't!
Rocky III - I'm Afraid
'Cause it's gonna bother you for the rest of your life.
Rocky III - I'm Afraid
But you, you gotta wanna do it for the right reasons.
Rocky III - I'm Afraid
Not for the guilt over Mickey. Not for the people
Rocky III - I'm Afraid
Not for money or me. But for you.
Rocky III - I'm Afraid
What are you looking for in those books?
Oblivion - I've Been Watching You
Of course, for us,being human is a problem.
Oblivion - I've Been Watching You
for in that sleep of death what dreams may come...
Hamlet - To Be or Not To Be
For who would bear the whips and scorns of time...
Hamlet - To Be or Not To Be
I know it's really you, Gru. I'm just pretending for the other kids.
Despicable Me 2 - The Most Magical Fairy Princess
not to mention winning the war single-handedly for the Allies,
Inglourious Basterds - That's a Bingo!
I'm giving you credit for saving my life.
Lost in America - Quit Your Job
He'll buy that boat I've had to look at in that stupid catalogue for three years.
Lost in America - Quit Your Job

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)