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How to pronounce for good

for good
/fɔːr gʊd/

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For good, sound by sound

/f/as in fiveUpper teeth on the lower lip, no voice.
/ɔː/as in thoughtA long, open “aw” with rounded lips. Do not finish it with “oo”.
/r/as in redThe tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/g/as in goA voiced “g”. Do not turn it into “k” at the end of a word.
/ʊ/as in bookA short, relaxed “oo”; hardly round the lips.
/d/as in dayTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word.

In a sentence

He has gone back to California for good.

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How do you pronounce for good?

For good is pronounced /fɔːr gʊd/ in American English.

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