The spelling of the phrase "for bit" may seem confusing at first, but it is actually a contraction of "for a bit". The IPA phonetic transcription for this phrase is /fɔr ə bɪt/. The "r" sound in "for" is pronounced clearly, followed by the schwa sound in "a". The final "t" in "bit" is pronounced, although it may be abbreviated or shortened in casual speech. Remembering the contraction's full form can help with its spelling and pronunciation.