Hi! Today I want to talk about the reduction of FOR in American English.

The word FOR is often reduced and linked in American English and it sounds like fer.

Let’s look at some examples. Practice aloud with me.

These books are for the students.

What do you want for lunch?

This letter is for you.

She’s been a math teacher for 4 years.

Do you have plans for this weekend?

Pay attention to native speakers when they say FOR, and notice the reduction and linking. Mastering the reduction and linking of common words will help you sound more like a native speaker, and it will instantly improve your listening skills.

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