How do native English speakers say "for example"?

Native speakers reduce "for example" to "f'r'example" (/fɹ̩ɪɡˈzæmpəl/) in natural speech. used to introduce a specific instance or illustration of what has just been said.

for example → f'r'example | Elision

Q: What is the connected speech form of "for example"?

"for example" becomes "f'r'example" — a elision pattern. In fast speech, the vowel sound in 'for' can be completely removed, and the first 'e' in 'example' is often reduced to a very short sound, making the phrase quicker to say.

for example → f'r'example /fɹ̩ɪɡˈzæmpəl/ Elision

used to introduce a specific instance or illustration of what has just been said.

In fast speech, the vowel sound in 'for' can be completely removed, and the first 'e' in 'example' is often reduced to a very short sound, making the phrase quicker to say.

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for example → f'r'example

/fɹ̩ɪɡˈzæmpəl/

used to introduce a specific instance or illustration of what has just been said.

In fast speech, the vowel sound in 'for' can be completely removed, and the first 'e' in 'example' is often reduced to a very short sound, making the phrase quicker to say.

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Example 1

You could try a new hobby, for example, painting or gardening.

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Example 2

Many foods are healthy; for example, fruits and vegetables.

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Example 3

Some languages are very difficult to learn, for example, Mandarin.

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for example → f'r'example