How to pronounce afforest
Say it like uh-FOR-ist. Afforest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR).
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- uh
- FOR
- ist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Afforest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- istKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of afforest
American and British speakers say afforest in essentially the same way: /əˈfɔrɪst/ in the US and /əˈfɒrɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-FOR-ist.
What does afforest mean?
- To make into forest“After we leave the quarry, we intend to afforest the land and turn it into a nature reserve.”
Where does afforest come from?
First attested in the 16th century.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying afforest
How do you pronounce afforest?
Say uh-FOR-ist. The American pronunciation is /əˈfɔrɪst/. In British English it is /əˈfɒrɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in afforest?
Afforest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR). Broken into parts: uh · FOR · ist.
Do Americans and Brits say afforest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈfɔrɪst/ and the British form is /əˈfɒrɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.